It’s no secret that most animals, although cute, can exhibit unsettling behaviors and jaw-dropping survival tactics. We’ve compiled a list of ten disturbing animal facts that are so upsetting that you’ll wish you never knew them
1. Quails
Quail are small farmed birds, often weighing just 100g when fully grown. But these tiny birds are not as innocent as they might seem. In confinement, quails are known to eat each other. They often single out a single pen mate and peck out the faces, eyes, and feet of their victims
2. Woodpeckers
Woodpeckers have chisel-like bills perfectly suited for probing trees for insects in tree bark and for chiseling nest holes in deadwood. But did you know that woodpeckers will drill into the heads of baby birds and eat their brains? Yikes!
3. Ducks
We’ve all seen a flock of ducks gently floating in large bodies of water, but they aren’t as gentle as they seem. These highly social creatures often become cannibalistic due to boredom. The only way to stop this behavior is to cut their “mouths” off.
4. Irukandji Jellyfish
Irukandji jellyfish are tiny jellyfish with an adult size of about a cubic centimeter. But one sting can lead to serious pain and hospitalization. They are the smallest and one of the most venomous jellyfish in the world.
5. Wallabies
Wallabies are small marsupials, much smaller than their big sister, the Kangaroo. Often found in Australia and New Guinea, wallabies are known for their ruthless behavior. While running from predators, females are known to toss their joey from their pouches, giving the predator another meal to focus on while they escape.
6. Sand Tiger Sharks
Sand Tiger sharks are a species of shark that inhabits subtropical and temperate waters all around the world. But did you know that their children have to fight in a free-for-all inside the mother’s womb before they are born? They eat each other until only one shark remains.
7. Hamsters
Hamsters are common household pets worldwide. But hamsters, like most rodents, are known to eat their young. This happens because of stress, crowd control, birth defects, or hunger.
8. Sloths
Sloths are known for being among the slowest animals on earth. Their extremely low metabolic rate makes them move slowly through trees. But if a baby sloth falls from its mother’s back and lands on the forest floor, the mother can’t spare the energy to go down and get it. This doesn’t end well for the baby.
9. Crocodiles
Everyone knows crocodiles are dangerous creatures, but how dangerous are they? Did you know that crocodiles can gallop at you like a horse? It’s best to stay as far away from these creatures as possible!
10. Crows
Have you ever wondered why crows are associated with death? Apparently, they would often follow armies as they marched to battle. Being extremely intelligent, they knew that if they followed the soldiers in one direction, they would soon have a tasty meal.
11. Electric Catfish
Electric catfish are a strange species that can produce electric shocks. Though they might seem awkward and unintelligent, they have the ability to generate these shocks as a defense mechanism.
12. Cats
Cats are natural-born hunters and have earned a reputation as serial killers in the animal world. They’re notorious for hunting and killing small animals, often tormenting their prey before finishing it off.
13. Lions
Male lions have been known to kill their own cubs to eliminate potential rivals. They may also kill lionesses who refuse to mate, prompting some lionesses to fight back and kill the males to protect themselves and their young.
14. Rabbits
Rabbits have a peculiar habit of eating their own poop. This behavior is necessary for their nutrition, as they consume a special, nutrient-rich type of feces, while leaving behind the regular waste.
15. Narwhals
The “horn” of a narwhal is not a mystical weapon, but rather an overgrown canine tooth that can grow up to 10 feet long.
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20 Super Creepy Animal Facts That Are Actually Pretty Upsetting
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