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by Monk_NT 3004 days ago
Some bird species eat fermented berries to get drunk. https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/12/141203-drun...
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rectangletangle 3004 days ago
Animal 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

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thinkloop 3004 days ago
Every kind of animal getting wasted together in the same area, why don't we have a camera permanently pointed at this spot
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lostlogin 3004 days ago
Native wood pigeons, Kereru, do this in New Zealand. Stumbling on a drunk one is always memorable.
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