Anthropology.net

@anthropology.net

7 months ago

New study proposes that "scrumping"—ape foraging for fermented fallen fruit—may explain both our enzymatic adaptation to alcohol and the deep evolutionary roots of feasting. 🍌🧬 #Anthropology #Archaeology #Primatology #HumanEvolution #FermentedFruits #Scrumping #AlcoholAdaptation #GreatApes

The Plodding Historian (Lisa)

@ploddinghistorian.bsky.social

1 year ago

Who can say this hasn't happened to them when stimulated by fermented substances?

"Many birds become #intoxicated after eating #FermentedFruits & berries. Their #DrunkenState is often detected when they collide with windows or cars, get caught by #cats..., or suffer from #AlcoholPoisoning."