Eli5: Is there any particular reason on why we mostly eat cow/chicken meat instead of other animals? Are these healthier or is there another reason?

Question

Eli5: Is there any particular reason on why we mostly eat cow/chicken meat instead of other animals? Are these healthier or is there another reason?

In: Biology

Answer 1

When you say “we” who are you referring to?

Many cultures eat fish and other seafood much more than beef/chicken.

Pork, lamb and duck are also eaten as commonly as beef/chicken in many cultures.