SAMA HOOLE: Human gut volume: Small intestine, 67%; Large intestine, 17%. Gorilla gut volume: Small intestine, 14%; Large intestine, 60%. The small intestine digests protein and fats. The large intestine digests fiber.

Human gut volume:

Small intestine: 67%
Large intestine: 17%

Gorilla gut volume:

Small intestine: 14%
Large intestine: 60%

The small intestine digests protein and fats.
The large intestine digests fiber.

So tell me again about how we're meant to be herbivores.

— Sama Hoole (@SamaHoole) November 13, 2025