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This tag is for questions about the general biological features of human beings (as opposed to the biology of non-humans).

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What makes humans omnivores, and not herbivores?

The simple answer is humans are omnivores – physiologically – because we have the capability to digest both plant and animal matter. Many humans are behavioural omnivores as well, consuming both as pa …
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