Meat eating by wild chimps is something I've read about many times over many
years.  I don't think Kirt is that influential! ;)

C

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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Gary Orlando
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> Subject: Re: HOW TO EAT A CORRECT VEGAN DIET
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> I don't disagree with your arguments, Kirt, except with the
> below, which is not true, to my knowledge, and certainly
> a generalized statement designed to support your position.
> I've seen studies of chimps that have eaten virtually no
> animal matter, and certainly do not go out of their way
> to procure same.
>
> "Even chimps do not apparently thrive without animal foods as
> they go out of their way to procure them."