Why do humans enjoy spicy food if it was originally created to be a defense mechanism against predators? Are their any other animals who enjoy spicy food?

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Why do humans enjoy spicy food if it was originally created to be a defense mechanism against predators? Are their any other animals who enjoy spicy food?

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The most commonly used herbs and spices have antibacterial properties that help keep food from going bad in the absence of refrigeration. Spicy peppers, which were one of the first plants to be domesticated, can also help keep you free of intestinal worms.

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