9 February 2023
According to surveys of 7000 owners, dogs that ate mostly dog food were 29 per cent more likely to develop gastrointestinal problems compared to dogs that mostly ate raw foods
25 March 2022
Genes lost during vampire bats’ evolution may have helped them to adapt to their exclusive blood diet which is high in iron and fluid and low in calories
28 April 2020
Humans, chimpanzees, gorillas and bats have evolved to be good at metabolising alcohol, according to a study that suggests many mammals can get drunk
26 March 2020
The fossilised remains of the food found in one of the few remaining coastal Neanderthal sites in Europe show they ate plenty of seafood, fish and nuts
27 June 2019
During the dinosaur era, many crocodile-like reptiles ate plants rather than guzzling meat – suggesting it was once a common lifestyle for crocodiles
4 September 2018
The bonnethead shark nibbles on seagrass as it catches shellfish - now we know it extracts nutrients from the greens in its diet
10 August 2018
Animal owners are increasingly falling for potentially risky fad pet diets or homeopathic alternatives to vaccines, warn vets Danny Chambers and Zoe Belshaw
23 May 2018
GM foods like good-gluten bread are going on sale, with a range of health benefits to tempt consumers. Will doubters be won over at last?
2 May 2018
If you like meat, but don’t want a side of animal cruelty and environmental destruction, there’s something new on the menu – and it tastes surprisingly good
24 January 2018
Going vegan or cooking for friends who are? From booze to pets and cucumbers, making choices that are truly vegan-friendly can be a minefield
