Why the Bleep Can’t Penguins Taste Sweet or Bitter Flavors?
What the Bleep is Up with Penguin Taste Buds? It’s hard to imagine eating without tasting, right? But that’s exactly what penguins do every day! These adorable, tuxedo-wearing birds have lost the ability to taste sweet, bitter, and even umami flavors. Instead, penguins primarily rely on salty and sour taste sensations. This might sound completely…