Watching a snake poop may not be everyone’s idea of fun, but it can tell us a lot about snake digestion, which is a fascinating subject. In this extraordinary Instagram post, a snake is taking a poop, ...

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles pervasive in agricultural environments, interact with and disrupt the microbial ...

Here is a look at eight animals that depend on this habit and the reasons behind it.

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles pervasive in agricultural environments, interact with and disrupt the microbial ...

Scientists can have an inside look at the digestive system by studying very special cows. Follow a University of Idaho scientist as he explains how cows digest their food by opening a unique portal ...

A young male sperm whale that was found dead off the coast of Spain had 64 pounds (29 kilograms) of garbage in its digestive system. The 33-foot whale's carcass surfaced in February near a lighthouse ...

It’s large and it’s complicated, but a horse’s digestive system, much like a person’s, works like a dream when it’s ...

Missy Frederick is the Editorial Director for Eater’s dining team. She has covered the D.C. restaurant industry since 2007, offers expertise in business reporting and regional American dishes, and ...