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Why Can't We Eat Grass?

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The Digestive Divide: Why Humans Don't Eat Grass

This chapter examines why humans do not consume grass while ruminants like cows thrive on it, highlighting the anatomical and digestive adaptations that enable these animals to break down tough grasses. It also addresses the curious behaviors of dogs and cats toward grass, clarifying that such consumption isn't always indicative of health issues.

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