Dear MEL
Topic Readers,
Many Animals
Seem to Kill themselves, but it is not Suicide
Do animals
commit suicide like some humans do? It is known that some animals, dogs, orcas
or bears die not because of a disease or aging. They die by not doing the right
thing or by refusing to do the right thing. For example, some loyal pet dogs
die after their master’s death by refusing to eat or drink. Mother spiders let
their offspring eat them as their first meal.
Then, what
is the difference between suicide and such self-destruction?
Suicide
is an action of killing oneself intentionally, which needs cognitive ability to
worry about the future or upcoming event or situation, while self-destruction
could be caused by stress or uncomfortable condition or situation for the
animal, such as being caged or isolated from the group.
Confusing?
Enjoy reading and learning about animal behaviors and human interpretation of
them.
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