cannibalism
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Bone Etchings Suggest Ancient Cannibals Weren’t Just Doing It For The Meat
Distinctive zig-zag etchings on a prehistoric human bone found at Gough’s Cave in England suggests that Ice Age cannibals consumed human flesh not purely for the nutritional value, but as part of a sophisticated funeral practice.
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Ancient Humans Didn’t Turn To Cannibalism For The Calories
Humans have been eating other humans since the beginning of time, but the motivations behind this macabre practice are complex and often unclear. Some anthropologists say prehistoric cannibals were just trying to grab a nutritious snack, but new research shows that human flesh — as tasty as it is — doesn’t pack the same caloric…
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This Perverted Sex Act Prevents Male Widow Spiders From Getting Cannibalised
Male widow spiders often end up as a tasty meal for their partners after sex, but new research shows that some males are employing a rather unsettling strategy to prevent this from happening, and it’s a little bit twisted.
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Why Female Praying Mantises Devour Their Partners During Sex
Female praying mantises have a habit of killing and eating their partners during sex, which sucks for the male. Or does it? A fascinating new study shows that this sacrifice is actually giving the males a distinct reproductive advantage.