Study With Aye-Ayes and Slow Loris Finds Prosimians Prefer Alcohol

Thursday, July 21, 2016 - 09:31 in Biology & Nature

Alcohol is widespread in nature, existing in fermented nectars, saps and fruits. It is therefore a natural part of many primate diets, and it follows that primates have evolved to digest alcohol quickly to minimize toxic effects. But given that alcohol is also a source of calories, it is plausible that alcohol is attractive to […]

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