Every day, Americans eat more than a half pound of meat per capita — one of the highest rates on the planet. The vast majority of it is produced with methods that abuse the environment, animals, ...

…and this story illustrates one of the reasons why. Let’s take a bite outta this one. My mom’s asking me to go vegetarian or at least stop eating red meat for 30 days as a birthday gift. She’s been ...

Omnivores, like bears, foxes, raccoons, and opossums, exemplify dietary versatility, consuming both plant and animal matter. This adaptability allows them to thrive in varied environments. Their mixed ...

Marine scientists have discovered that whale sharks eat plants, making the iconic fish the world's largest omnivore. Whale sharks are filter feeders and have long been observed eating krill at Western ...

The primary problem with condemning factory farming while continuing to eat animals from nonindustrial sources comes down to this basic point: doing so demands selective moral consideration. This is ...

All too often, books about the effects of animal agriculture extol how smart and deeply sentient so-called "farm animals" are, tell us how they suffer immensely during their horrific lives on factory ...

Many years ago, I moved to northeastern Brazil for a job. A colleague took me to meet a family we were working with in the semi-arid interior, a place of stark beauty but also poverty. The family were ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The social omnivore trend is all about balance, but is it good for you? You've heard of Meatless Monday—the idea that going ...

Ever wonder how some animals manage to have it all? The omnivores are nature's ultimate opportunists. These fascinating creatures have learned the art of adaptation to thrive on diets containing meat ...