Pharmaceutical Journal: Reindeer, starlings, and waxwings among animals seeking a natural high
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Research scientists have used many animal species in investigating mind-altering drugs, but it may come as a surprise to learn that animals in the wild — from starlings to reindeer — also make use of psychoactive substances of their own accord.
It seems that many of these species have a natural desire to experience altered states of consciousness, and man may well have found his way to some of his favourite recreational drugs by observing the behaviour of animals.
It seems that many of these species have a natural desire to experience altered states of consciousness, and man may well have found his way to some of his favourite recreational drugs by observing the behaviour of animals.
Posted by WILDNEWJERSEY at 1/1/2011 7:00 AM 
Categories: Wildlife
Tags: reindeer starling waxwing behavior
Categories: Wildlife
Tags: reindeer starling waxwing behavior
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