Children and prisoners who rely on the government for their nutrition do not have a say in what they are being served. However, there is the expectation that what is being served is healthy and ...

Silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis), one of the most commonly landed sharks on both coasts of Guatemala. Silky sharks are listed under CITES Appendix II and are considered globally vulnerable.

Americans are unwittingly eating critically endangered shark meat — with possibly dangerous consequences for their health, according to scientists. Shark meat can be purchased legally in the U.S., ...

Baked, seared or fried — how do you like your alligator cooked? That's right, some people enjoy eating “gator,” and since gators are native to Florida, that sparked curiosity about what other Florida ...

Shark meat, a culinary delicacy in parts of South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, may not be what it seems. Many shark products sold within the U.S. are mislabeled, with some being endangered ...

One species stood out: the silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis), which has a wide distribution and is known to be landed on both Guatemalan coasts. By using “DNA zip coding,” scientists were able to ...

Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. The country best known for samba and soybeans has quietly become the ...