Wednesday, 17 April 2019

Cannibalism Researchers Explain the "Perplexing" Benefit of Eating Your Kids

Cannibalism Researchers Explain the "Perplexing" Benefit of Eating Your Kids

Society doesn’t exactly see consuming one’s own children as an act of care. When scientists first documented filial cannibalism — the killing and eating of one’s own offspring — they were quick to label it a rare quirk of evolution. It was a tragic event that seemed maladaptive, at best. However, a study released Tuesday adds to a growing body of evidence that shows the opposite. Eating kids isn’t just natural — it’s sometimes the considerate thing to do.

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