9 Animals Known To Eat Their Own Kind

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1. Lion:

Male Lions may engage in cannibalism by killing and eating rival cubs. Their behaviour has been known to be territorial.

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2. Hamster:

Hamsters are cute little mammals who surprisingly engage in cannibalism. They do it when they're in stressful conditions of there's lack of food.

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3. Chimpanzee:

Chimpanzees sometimes kill and eat infants from the rival groups. They showcase cannibalistic behaviours when there's competition for resources.

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4. Seal:

When Seals are in harsh or crowded surrounding, they may exhibit cannibalistic behaviours. It's due to shortage of food and competition.

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5. Tiger:

Tigers are known to attack and eat other tigers. They practice cannibalism where there's food scarcity. Territorial disputes and competition can also make them do so.

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6. Polar Bear:

When the food is scarce or there's extreme conditions, Polar Bears engage in cannibalism. Adult males are known to eat cubs when their survival instincts kick in.

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7. Cane Toad:

Cane Toad are known to practice cannibalism when they're in overcrowded surroundings. They eat tadpole and smaller toads, especially when there's less food.

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8. Black Widow Spider:

Black Widow Spider has a cannibalistic behaviour. The females often eats the male after mating. This behaviour is known to have nutritional benefits that aids in reproduction and survival.

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9. Alligator:

Alligators engage in cannibalism where there food scarcity. Territorial disputes can lead to cannibalistic behaviours where younger ones are often preyed upon.

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