"Evidence is growing that humans are not drinking alone,"

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Male fruit flies turn to alcohol when they are rejected as a mate, while females of a closely-related species become less picky about their mates after imbibing. Photograph: Surapol Usanakul/Alamy

Alcohol consumption abundant in the natural world, study finds
Range of species have ethanol in diet, normally arising through fermented fruits, sap and nectar

Humans may have turned drinking into something of an art form but when it comes to animals putting alcohol away, Homo sapiens are not such an outlier, researchers say.

A review of published evidence shows that alcohol occurs naturally in nearly every ecosystem on Earth, making it likely that most animals that feast on sugary fruits and nectar regularly imbibe the intoxicating substance.

Although many creatures have evolved to tolerate a tipple and gain little more than calories from their consumption, some species have learned to protect themselves with alcohol. Others, however, seem less able to handle its effects.

“We’re moving away from this anthropocentric view that alcohol is used by just humans and that actually ethanol is quite abundant in the natural world,” said Anna Bowland, a researcher in the team at the University of Exeter.

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https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/oct/30/alcohol-consumption-abundant-in-the-natural-world-study-finds

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1. It's ok , little buddy,

I know exactly how you feel.

[marble falls]

2. Have a problem with alcohol? There is a solution, friend fly.

[DBoon]

3. I see a Far Side cartoon idea here

[underpants]

4. Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana..,

a Banana DAIQUIRI!!!

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5. 🤣

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