nPeace
Veteran Member
I was having a discussion with a number of atheists recently, on the ability of animals to adapt from being carnivorous to herbivorous, and vica versa.
It is widely believed that a carnivore, such as a lion, cannot become a herbivore. I argue strongly against that belief.
I came across this article, which says in part...
Hippos eat meat too, not just plants.
Scientists have been getting this wrong about hippopotamus for years.
This after observing hippos "surprising diet" (see video ...may be disturbing).
...scientists have recently begun to uncover some exceptional behaviors that may change our view of animals again, especially their seemingly limited diet.
I wonder what @Alien826 and @Nimos think about this, in relation to other animals, including lions.
Could it be, we don't know as much as we think we do, and might it be that animals learn behaviors, and can adapt to fit those behaviors?
Can rapid changes take place in the body, to allow for adjustments taking place in the brain as well?
It's not only possible to me, but logical, and I think this example proves that.
It is widely believed that a carnivore, such as a lion, cannot become a herbivore. I argue strongly against that belief.
I came across this article, which says in part...
Hippos eat meat too, not just plants.
Scientists have been getting this wrong about hippopotamus for years.
This after observing hippos "surprising diet" (see video ...may be disturbing).
...scientists have recently begun to uncover some exceptional behaviors that may change our view of animals again, especially their seemingly limited diet.
I wonder what @Alien826 and @Nimos think about this, in relation to other animals, including lions.
Could it be, we don't know as much as we think we do, and might it be that animals learn behaviors, and can adapt to fit those behaviors?
Can rapid changes take place in the body, to allow for adjustments taking place in the brain as well?
It's not only possible to me, but logical, and I think this example proves that.