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are we the only species that has the ability to commit suicide?

SimplyTracie · 26-30, F
Maybe but other species eat their young. 😖
SimplyTracie · 26-30, F
@PeachesGR Yes, get rid of them creepy creatures. 😖
PeachesGR · 61-69, F
@SimplyTracie That's good...I was hoping my answer wouldn't get "booed!" Lol
SimplyTracie · 26-30, F
@PeachesGR I think God made a mistake with the spiders.
plungesponge · 41-45, M
I heard some ants will take suicidal actions when infected by a certain parasite that uses their dead body as a way to spread, but for the most part yes, humans are probably the only species that contemplates existence in the way that we do including choosing to die.

One of my favorite authors says that wanting to die is one of the very human desires that separates us from other animals
Ryannnnnn · 31-35, M
I think elephants do as well
Ryanoliver2011 · 26-30, M
No bcz any species (assuming they are intelligent enough to make such thoughts) could just jump off of a cliff
Anonymouslyyours86 · 36-40, F
No only humans do it because they are influenced by everyone and thing targeting them
Anonymouslyyours86 · 36-40, F
But certain animals get put down against there will if the tiniest things happen to that can heal...@Anonymouslyyours86
http://www.hopesandfears.com/hopes/now/question/213571-can-animals-commit-suicide
deadgerbil · 22-25
I want to say that I heard of dolphins being known to commit suicide, idk tho.
Doomflower · 36-40, M
I'm pretty sure there are animals that have killed themselves.
Nope, I have heard of quite a few others who do it, too.
xixgun · M
Um, no. Lemmings, remember?
No. Animals seem to do it.
Ian123 · 61-69, M
Lemmings do I think
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