Why Do Animals Eat Their Own Babies?

The video explores filial cannibalism across various species, highlighting how some animals eat their offspring for survival or reproductive advantages. Examples include skinks, blennies, beetles, salamanders, and ants, each with unique reasons and methods for this behavior. The video discusses the benefits and evolutionary strategies behind these actions, emphasizing the complex nature of animal parenting.

Explain how male Japanese giant salamanders deal with fungal infections in their eggs.

What unique feeding behavior is observed in Dracula ants, and what purpose does it serve?

Discuss the implications of filial cannibalism on the survival of offspring in various species.