Why do humans get grossed out when they see animal entrails, but animlas will go near the carcass and possibly eat it?

Why do humans get grossed out when they see animal entrails, but animlas will go near the carcass and possibly eat it?
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Because we have this absurd misconstrued perception that we’re above that as we have a surplus of food and can culturally adapt to things.
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