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by eigenschwarz 2405 days ago
Perhaps because mustelids have an extraordinarily high metabolism for their size? https://nyti.ms/1Ur6S6C
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zdragnar 2405 days ago
As carnivores, I wouldn't expect them to have a use for tasting sweet things. The article doesn't address that point, but I think anyone who owns a ferret could tell you that they have a crazy metabolism!
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