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The New World Screwworm is a fly whose larvae feed on living tissue, and can infect cattle, wildlife, pets and, rarely, people.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Males don’t eat during mating season but when they do, they feed on fish, invertebrates and other pinnipeds.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Animals that feed on dead matter perform an important service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

There, they feed on a "nutritious soup" of bacteria.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Fully grown Porlocks are around two feet high and feed on grass.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling