This Binge-drinking Tree Shrew Could Probably Outdrink You

The video explores the unique alcohol consumption habits of the pentailed tree shrew, a small mammal from Southeast Asia that drinks fermented palm nectar without getting drunk. Unlike humans, tree shrews efficiently metabolize alcohol, producing high levels of ethylglucuronide. This adaptation allows them to consume large amounts of alcohol regularly. The video also compares tree shrews to other animals like bats and primates, highlighting their unique tolerance. The evolutionary implications suggest that the relationship between humans and alcohol may have ancient roots.

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