Worldwide, populations of scavenging animals that feed on rotting carcasses are declining. Scientists are finding that this ...

A recent study shows that top scavengers, like hyenas, can be beneficial for human health. But the same study reveals that scavenger populations are declining and could mean more disease for humans.

Stanford University researchers analyzed the data on 1,376 vertebrate scavenger species, and found that 36% are now considered threatened or declining. And the decline is disproportionately higher for ...

Shark feeding habits are helping scientists identify marks on human bones found in the ocean. By analyzing shark scavenging behavior, the University of Florida's C.A. Pound Human Identification ...

Animals that eat the carcasses of other animals can seem kind of gross. However, a recent study shows that scavengers, such as vultures or hyenas, can actually be good for human health. That same ...