Carnivorous

Carnivorous animals living near people get more than half their food from human sources

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Carnivorous animals living near people get more than half their food from human sources – threatening natural ecosystems, study finds Researchers analysed chemicals found in bone and fur samples from the wild Amount of human food eaten increases in animals living closer to humans  Researchers warn reliance on human food could lead to inter-species conflict By Joe Pinkstone For … Read more

Carnivorous frog described as ‘indiscriminate eating machine’ is wreaking havoc in Australia 

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A carnivorous species of tree frog scientists describe as an ‘indiscriminate eating machine’ is wreaking havoc across more than 1,200 miles of Western Australia The spotted-thighed frog is spreading across Western Australia at a rapid pace  Scientists worry the frog’s voracious eating habits will disrupt the ecosystem  Researchers analyzed the stomach content of 76 frogs … Read more