31 Distressing Animal Behaviors We Wish We Could Forget

When you think of animals, the first thing that comes to mind is probably their cute and cuddly appearances. But what you may not know is that animals are capable of so much more than just looking adorable. They can also be downright evil and somehow affectionate, too

We all know that different animals exhibit different behaviors, but do you know why? In this article, we'll explore the reasons behind some of the most common animal behaviors. We'll start with a behavior that is seemingly universal among mammals- breastfeeding. Next, we'll discuss some of the more unique behaviors that certain animals exhibit, like porcupine spines and Komodo dragon venom. Finally, we will ask the question: Why do animals behave the way they do? And although there is no definitive answer, we hope to shed some light on this interesting topic. Stay tuned!

NOTE: Besides animals' distressing behavior, they bring happiness into our lives as no other creature can. So today, let's take a moment to appreciate all the amazing things animals do for us.

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Dogs can be racist too! In a study from the University of Illinois Springfield, white caretakers reported their dogs displaying more positive behaviour toward white people than toward black people. The extent of this difference was stronger in caretakers with stronger racial biases of their own. CRACKED.COM — Animals That (Eerily) Demonstrate Human-Like Behavior

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Don't touch armadillos, especially in the South -- they're a reservoir for leprosy. In fact, armadillos are such good carriers for leprosy bacteria, researchers use them to grow the bacteria (which can't be cultured in a lab). NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — Reuters

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THE SPIDER-TAILED HORNED VIPER LURES ITS PREY WITH A SPIDER-LIKE APPENDAGE CRACKED.COM — 29 Animals That Are (Secretly) Evil Geniuses

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Cuckoos lay their eggs in other birds' nests and leave them to do the hard work of bringing up their offspring. Cuckoo chicks have also been documented pushing the original eggs out of the nest. CRACKED.COM — 29 Animals That Are (Secretly) Evil Geniuses

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Pit vipers see temperature. CRACKED.COM Pit vipers' eponymous pits are little receptors under their nostrils that detect infrared light. These guys have night vision goggles built into their faces. — 14 Weird Things Animals Can Do That You Can't

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Male cuttlefish can be really sneaky when they want to steal someone else's female. They will get between the couple and disguise half their body as a male to attract the female and the other half as a female to make the unsuspecting husband think that it's a girls' night out. GRACKED.COM — 29 Animals That Are (Secretly) Evil Geniuses

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Newborn opossums are so small, you could literally scoop up a fistful of them. They're about the size of honeybees, and they crawl into their mother's pouch right after birth, so they continue to grow and develop. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — National Geographic

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Dolphins can check themselves out in the mirror! Self-recognition was once thought to be a uniquely human ability, but new reasearch shows that baby dolphins recognize themselves even earlier than human babies can! CRACKED.COM — Animals That (Eerily) Demonstrate Human-Like Behavior

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Jumping spiders see four primary colors. CRACKED.COM Primary is in the eye of the beholder: we can pick up red, blue, and yellow, but these bad boys see an entire 4th primary color that we, quite literally, can't even dream of. — 14 Weird Things Animals Can Do That You Can't

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Coyotes and wolves can interbreed, producing what's known as coywolves. They have longer legs and a larger jaw than coyotes, among other changes -- and they're good at hunting both in the open and in forests. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — Smithsonian Magazine

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Laika was the first animal to be launched in the Earth's orbit Laika the dog was part of the Soviet space program. She died from stress only a few hours after the launch. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — 5 Soviet Space Programs That Prove Russia Is Insane

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Mantis shrimp have great poker faces. In territorial disputes, mantis shrimp will actively bluff by trying to initiate fights, especially if they're weak and unlikely to win. This type of social deception was once thought to be unique to humans. CRACKED.COM — Animals That (Eerily) Demonstrate Human-Like Behavior

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GRAGKED.COM Alpacas pee and poop at the same spot like humans in a public bathroom. When someone cleans the communal dung piles, they wait in line until it's clean to use the same spot again. — Animals That (Eerily) Demonstrate Human-Like Behavior

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Rats make a face when they feel pain... ...and get hurt when they recognize the look of pain on each other's faces. Their facial expressions are so clear and so similar to humans' that scientists have been able to create rodent grimace scales based on them alone. CRACKED.COM — Animals That (Eerily) Demonstrate Human-Like Behavior

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Horses have been known to self-harm. It's especially prevalent among stallions. CRACKED.COM — Animals That (Eerily) Demonstrate Human-Like Behavior

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Cows have different accents, depending on which herd they belong to. CRACKED.COM — Animals That (Eerily) Demonstrate Human-Like Behavior

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Kanzi the chimp taught himself how to cook CRACKED.COM After watching a film called Quest for Fire hundreds of times, Kanzi learned how to build a fire and began cooking his food. He's reportedly been trying to teach his son, Teco, how to do it. — 14 Brilliant Animals Who Found Themselves In Very Human Situations

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Alligator Snapping Turtle CRACKED.COM The alligator snapping turtle engages in a tactic known as lingual luring. It wiggles its worm-like tongue as a lure, attracting gullible fish right between its jaws. — Savannah River Ecology Laboratory

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CRACKED COM The ground squirrel has been known to hide their scent from their most dangerous predator, the snake, by chewing an outer layer of snakeskin and rubbing it all over their fur. — 28 Animals With Superhero Level Abilities

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A pig was hanged for infanticide CRACKED.COM In 1386, a sow was found guilty of kiling and eating multiple infants. She was dressed in a new suit of man's clothes for some reason, and hanged publicly. — 14 Brilliant Animals Who Found Themselves In Very Human Situations

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Sharks CRACKED.COM Sharks track the position of the sun and hunt with the sun behind them. This helps them conceal their approach and keeps the glare from obstructing their vision. — *The American Naturalist*

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CRACKED COM Crocodiles swallow large stones that stay permanently in their bellies. It's been suggested these are used for ballast in diving. — 28 Animals With Superhero Level Abilities

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Macaques season their food CRACKED.COM Back in the 50's, one Japanese macaque, under the watchful eyes of researchers, learned that cleaning sweet potatoes in salt water made them more flavorful. Now her descendants, and their entire tribe, practice salt washing to flavor their food. — 14 Brilliant Animals Who Found Themselves In Very Human Situations

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You are a mackerel, meet a black swallower. It's much smaller than you... Well, a stretchy stomach can do wonders. GRACKED.COM — 28 Animals With Superhero Level Abilities

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Dolphins can stay awake for 15 days at a time if necessary. They do this by sleeping half a brain at a time, while the eye on the opposite side remains shut. Scientists believe that this ability is important to a sea mammal's survival. Could I please It allows them to come get some coffee? I feel like I am half asleep. to the surface to ZZZ... breathe regularly, stay alert to the presence of sharks and take adequate care of their young calves. CRACKED.COM — 28 Animals With Superhero Level Abilities

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The Borneo Ninja Slug Thís fella shoots potential mates with darts laced with slug love potion to get them in the mood for some Lovemaking! A.K.A 1bycus rachelae GRACKED.COM — 28 Animals With Superhero Level Abilities

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Hippos' skins can naturally produce sunscreen. Hippos secrete a red fluid that acts both as an anti-bacterial and a sunscreen against the harsh African sun. Pretty neat. GRACKED COM — Nature

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Alpine ibex goats are incredible rock climbers. Mothers and their young can scale near vertical slopes as they look for salt to lick off the rocks. They do this because mothers need more salt when feeding their young, and it's the best place to find some. CRACKED.COM — BBC

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Reindeer can change the color of their eyes. Their eyes turn from golden brown to blue during the dark Arctic winter months to help them catch more light. This happens by putting pressure on the eyeball to reduce spacing between its collagen fibers, making it reflect blue light. Such a dramatic shift has never been seen in mammals before. CRACKED.COM — Live Science

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