I've been wondering, and have no idea where to even start looking.

How come scavengers and even predator animals from dogs to lions can eat rotting meat without getting sick? But if I forget to wash my hands after preparing a Chicken chances are I'm dead. (or at least I will want to be.)

I can shed light on one aspect of your question. One of the reasons vultures can eat carrion all day long and not worry about salmonella is that they have one of the most powerful stomach acids in the world. Bacteria is broken up along with the food.

I've also just read that gulls and dogs can barf up food very quickly if it really becomes a problem for either animal.


The thing one really has to question is how scavengers handle toxins that build up on a rotting carcass.

Dammit
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I've also just read that gulls and dogs can barf up food very quickly if it really becomes a problem for either animal.

I think most dog owners can verify that.

I think most dog owners can verify that.
Unless they are well trained (http://www.checkoutthisstupidwebsite.com/images/stupids/Dog_puke.jpg)! :)

Well that's a more than what I did know. And it makes sense. Maybe I'll get off my internet ass and actually do some research. (of cours Boobies R' US is having a special video feed tonight) Maybe I'll do my research this weekend.

Here you go, lazybones.

"Inside the digestive system, the stomach is large and muscular, making it possible to eat large amounts of food in a small time span. This ensures that the animal is able to eat enough to sustain itself for as long as possible. The rest of the pack of up to 20 members must also eat from the same carcass. The stomach is highly acidic, allowing for ingestion of whole bone pieces that can be broken down into a powder-like substance. This extraordinary acidity also allows a canine to ingest large amounts of harmful bacteria without being affected. This provides dogs with the ability to eat rotting carcasses in times of need, a good survival mechanism."

Thanks, I appreciate the assist.

Actually,

In certain cultures, a properly marinated, salt-rubbed, smoked cat turd served in a natural brine and drizzled with garlic and olive oil is considered quite a delicacy.

I don’t know exactly where these cultures exist, but judging from some of the bad breath I’ve been subjected to on elevators, commercial airliners, and Metro cars, I’d say nearly every major city in America has one flourishing.

Sparky “I think I almost made myself vomit there for a minute” 2
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I can shed light on one aspect of your question. One of the reasons vultures can eat carrion all day long and not worry about salmonella is that they have one of the most powerful stomach acids in the world. Bacteria is broken up along with the food.Very interesting...

I must add that the intestines of the carnivorous animals are shorter than that of the herbivorous ones, therefore whatever putrefied remains of what they ate goes out quicker without problems (cancers). Humans have their intestines the same way herbivorous animals do and they should be vegetarians for that reason, but many (the most) insist in eating meats, which get putrefied real bad in their intestines, being this one or the main reason for colon cancer.
Same goes for the human teeth... they are not carnivorous teeth.

I must add that the intestines of the carnivorous animals are shorter than that of the herbivorous ones, therefore whatever putrefied remains of what they ate goes out quicker without problems (cancers). Humans have their intestines the same way herbivorous animals do and they should be vegetarians for that reason, but many (the most) insist in eating meats, which get putrefied real bad in their intestines, being this one or the main reason for colon cancer.
Same goes for the human teeth... they are not carnivorous teeth.
You are completely, absolutely, and unequivocally wrong. Humans are omnivores. Both our teeth and the length of our intestines attest to this.