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But have vultures shown evidence of neurodegenerative disease? Do they have adaptations that prevent it because of how much animal flesh they eat?
by CameronNemo 5y ago
But have vultures shown evidence of neurodegenerative disease? Do they have adaptations that prevent it because of how much animal flesh they eat?
- gremloni 5y agoIt’s a good question but I doubt anyone has studied the vultures of the fire temples of Iran or India for neurodegenerative diseases.
- Igelau 5y agoI doubt prions can withstand vulture stomach acid.
- yial 5y agoAn acquaintance of mine was flying an ultralight, and decided to fly too close to some vultures. I didn’t know this - but apparently if they think they are being chased they will vomit… Some of it flew back onto him. He said the smell almost made him crash!