Cows are notorious for chewing their cud, but did you know this is actually a key part of their digestive process? This chewing of cud, also called “ruminating,” is one feature of an interesting and ...

Eating grass–sounds simple, right? But behind this everyday process lies a highly specialized system in many hoofed animals that is unique. Who would have thought that a cow or a deer needs four ...

On a recent chilly Summit County evening, my wife and I sat down to a dinner of hot soup, salad and bread. It was a healthy dinner for omnivores like ourselves, but one that required agriculture and ...

The digestive systems of mammals exemplify a remarkable spectrum of adaptations that have evolved in tandem with dietary specialisations. These adaptations encompass both morphological ...