carrion

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Modern research shows that all carnivorous species consume carrion to some degree.

From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 2026

Like the bird of prey seeking carrion, a foreign correspondent is characterized as a misery merchant or conflict cowboy, making a living from death and disaster.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

Buzzards are the most common and widespread bird of prey in the UK and often feed on carrion, according to the RSPB.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

Squirrels typically eat acorns, seeds, nuts and fruit, but are known to occasionally eat fresh carrion or roadkill, insects, eggs or other discarded food.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024

Uncle Al is a buzzard, a vulture, an eater of carrion.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen