Despite their reputation as gentle pets, hamsters may eat their offspring if they feel threatened or stressed.
In rare cases, black eagles have been observed cannibalizing their chicks during times of food scarcity.
While rabbits are generally nurturing parents, they may eat their young if they perceive them to be sick or if they are under extreme stress.
Some species of fish, such as certain cichlids and goldfish, may consume their own offspring as a survival mechanism.
Female praying mantises may eat their own offspring if they are hungry or if the eggs are infertile.
Certain species of spiders, including the wolf spider and the black widow, may resort to cannibalism feeding on their own young if food is scarce or if they mistake them for prey.
Rodents like mice and rats may cannibalize their offspring for various reasons, including overcrowding, stress, or the detection of abnormalities or illness.