Nov 11, 2024, 10:10 AM IST

7 animals that eat their babies

Apurwa Amit

Hamsters: Female hamsters may eat their young if they feel threatened, stressed, or if the litter is too large for them to care for adequately.

Rats: Mother rats may consume their babies if they are sick, weak, or if the mother is under stress or lacks sufficient resources.

Crocodiles: While crocodiles typically care for their young, they may eat some of their offspring if food is scarce or if they feel threatened.

African Wild Dogs: These dogs may eat the weakest pups in a litter to ensure that the strongest ones survive, especially during times of food scarcity.

Scorpions: Some species of scorpions may eat their young, particularly when food is scarce, as a means of survival.

Pigs: Mother pigs may eat their piglets if they are stillborn or weak, or if the mother is stressed or feels threatened.

Lions: In some cases, lionesses may kill and eat the cubs of other females, especially if they are not their own, to reduce competition for resources.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports