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Are humans the only animals that drink another animals milk?
So when it comes to mammals, we are the only species that drinks milk directly from other species, or we are the only one that does so in adulthood. Most juvenile animals can drink and digest their mother’s milk because they carry the enzyme lactase, which digests lactose.
What animals drink the milk of another animal?
Diana – As far as we know, humans are the only animals to drink another species milk regularly, but only a small proportion of humans have the lactase enzyme. Cats and dogs are often seen taking delight in a serving of milk, though I’d rather not consider the consequences.
Can you milk a horse?
As far as drinking is concerned, horse milk is consumed in central Asia, Russia, Tibet, and some parts of China. Although Europeans are less inclined to drink mare milk, some do. There is a variation of mare’s milk that is sold to drink in France.
Are humans the only animals that drink other species milk?
Diana – As far as we know, humans are the only animals to drink another species milk regularly, but only a small proportion of humans have the lactase enzyme.
Why can’t all humans drink milk?
That being said, not all humans can drink milk because many are lactose intolerant. People with a lactose intolerance cannot produce the enzyme lactase, which is needed to break down milk sugars. When such people try to drink milk, they suffer from diarrhea or other nasty symptoms.
How do animals digest their mother’s milk?
Most juvenile animals can drink and digest their mother’s milk because they carry the enzyme lactase, which digests lactose. Lactose is the main carbohydrate in animal milk. Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose into its basic parts, that is, glucose and galactose, that the body can now use.
Do animals eat to live or drink to live?
Animals will usually eat to live. I had a mature pony that regularly would drink a gallon or two of milk if so offered. We – on the farm – had milk to feed to cats. Cats who chose to drink the milk offered regardless of their age.
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