Titans Only Eat Humans, Not Animals - But Have You Ever Wondered Why?

In Attack on Titan, Titans only eat humans like they’re at an all-you-can-eat buffet, but they never touch animals. Cows, horses, and birds roam freely while Titans ignore them completely. This isn’t just random, it’s a creepy clue about their true purpose. So why do Titans only crave humans?

The answer lies in their twisted origins. Titans aren’t hungry, they’re driven by a deep, instinctual mission tied to Ymir Fritz, the first Titan. Their goal isn’t to eat, but to become human again by devouring someone with Shifter powers. Let’s break down the dark science behind this horrifying habit.

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The Titan Instinct: Hunting Humans To Regain Humanity

Titans are humans transformed into mindless monsters by the Curse of Ymir. But deep down, they’re still driven by their lost humanity. When a Titan eats a human with Shifter blood (like Eren or Reiner), they absorb that power and revert to human form. This is why Titans keep attacking people; they’re desperately searching for a Shifter to cure themselves.

This instinct comes directly from Ymir Fritz, the Founding Titan. Her powers created the Titan curse, and all Titans inherit her desire to break free from their monstrous forms. Normal humans (without Shifter DNA) can’t help them, but Titans don’t know that - they just keep eating, hoping the next bite will save them.

No Stomachs, No Hunger: Why Titans Only Eat Humans, Not Animals

Titans don’t have working digestive systems. When Titans eat a human, the body just dissolves into steam, they don’t get nutrients or energy. This proves they’re not eating out of hunger. Animals, on the other hand, offer nothing. Since animals can’t inherit Titan powers, Titans ignore them completely.

Ymir’s curse programs Titans to only target humans. Think of it like a robot following code: “Find Shifters, eat Shifters, become human.” Animals don’t trigger that code. This is why Titans will trample villages but leave livestock unharmed. Their programming is laser-focused on humans, even if it’s pointless 99% of the time.

Release Year	MAL RATING	Animation Studio	Gere	Watch On
April 2013	8.56	Wit Studio, MAPPA	Action, Drama	Crunchyroll

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