Alcohol is not just a human indulgence; researchers found that ethanol is abundant in nature, from sugary fruits to fermented nectar, affecting various species.
Species like wild chimpanzees and spider monkeys have adapted to consume alcohol from fermented sources, with some instances of binge-drinking observed in the wild.
While many animals can handle low levels of alcohol, others, like elephants and baboons, have shown observable effects of intoxication from eating fermented fruits.
The study shifts the perspective that alcohol consumption is a human-only phenomenon, highlighting a rich variety of species engaging with ethanol in their diets.
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