102 - Why Can Animals Eat Things That Would Kill Us?

Buzz Blossom & Squeak — Be a Neighborhood Naturalist · Feb 26, 2026 · 17m

Have you ever watched a dog eat something off the ground and thought — I would be in the hospital right now? Or stared at a koala stuffing eucalyptus leaves into its face and wondered how that's even possible? Today I'm digging into one of those questions that just sits with you — why can animals eat things we simply can't? The answer is genuinely fascinating, and once you understand it, you'll see the animals in your backyard in a completely different way.

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