Do animals taste spicy pepper in food?

This may also count for that question about the most asshole thing my cat has ever done. My buddy Brian and I used to have eating contests. read more

Some animals do, and some do not. As stated birds do not feel the heat of pepper, and even some mammals seem to be rather imune, or at least tollerant. Usually species that live near wild hot peppers. read more

As to why some humans have developed a fondness for Capsaicin, there's some evidence that Capsaicin inhibits bacterial growth and, in this way, helps preserve freshness in food. Spicy food is less likely to make you sick than non-spicy food due to this quality. read more

If the hot flavor is an organic pepper oil, then it is not your taste sensors as much as the burning sensation caused by the irritant. This is the same with humans. With a chili pepper you are not tasing hot as much as feeling a chemical burn on your skin. read more