Jul 7, 2024, 12:27 PM IST

8 animals that eat their own kids

Mahipal Chouhan

Hamsters - Hamsters may eat their young if they are stressed or feel threatened.

Chickens - Occasionally, hens might eat their own chicks if they are sick or weak.

Scorpions - Some species of scorpions are known to eat their young under extreme conditions.

Spiders (e.g., Black Widows) - Some spiders might consume their young for nutrition or if they are weak.

Bears - In some cases, bears may eat their young, especially if the cubs are sick or if the mother is starving.

Rabbits - Mother rabbits might eat their young if they feel threatened or if the kits are stillborn.

House Cats - Some mother cats may eat their kittens if they are stillborn or perceived as weak.

Snakes (e.g., King Cobras) - Some snake species might eat their young under certain conditions, such as food scarcity.

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