Scientists just discovered bees and hummingbirds are drinking alcohol

Flower nectar often contains small amounts of alcohol, meaning pollinators like hummingbirds are drinking it all day long. Despite consuming human-equivalent amounts, they show ...

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Scientists just discovered bees and hummingbirds are drinking alcohol

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