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Some bird species eat fermented berries to get drunk. https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/12/141203-drunk-birds-animals-science-winter-global-warming/
by Monk_NT 8y ago
Some bird species eat fermented berries to get drunk.
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/12/141203-drunk-birds-animals-science-winter-global-warming/ https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/12/141203-drun...
- lostlogin 8y agoNative wood pigeons, Kereru, do this in New Zealand. Stumbling on a drunk one is always memorable.
- rectangletangle 8y agoAnimal drunkenness is a well documented phenomena. Many species of monkeys and apes will "recreationally drink," given the opportunity. Interestingly enough, the rate of "alcoholism" among many simians is inline with that of humans. (skip to 0:55) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIDJ-sTuoO8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIDJ-sTuoO8
- thinkloop 8y agoEvery kind of animal getting wasted together in the same area, why don't we have a camera permanently pointed at this spot