Tag: Seal milk

Did you know a tiny eastern cottontail rabbit produces milk with a protein concentration of about 15%? The answer to whose milk has the highest protein isn't as simple as checking your local grocery store, revealing fascinating adaptations in the animal kingdom.

Lactose is the primary carbohydrate in most mammalian milk, and it is crucial for infant development across many species. However, the belief that all animal milks contain lactose is not entirely accurate, as lactose concentration varies considerably across species due to adaptations tied to a mammal's life history and ecological niche. Some unique animal milks have very low or even negligible amounts of this milk sugar.