This is a study of the phenomenon of cannibalism in those animals
known to prey upon and eat their own kind. The book is structured
in accordance with conventional taxonomy and ranges from microbes
to mammals. Where such information is available, the reasons for
cannibalistic behaviour are presented for some 2000 species. These
show that eating your own kind is very largely a result of the
natural struggle for survival or procreation, and not an 'evil'
aberration. The behaviours - unpleasant though it may appear - must
be far more common in nature than might be imagined, and therefore,
has probably evolved as an advantageous adaptation in many species.
The book is unusual in its wide survey of cannibalism in nature and
may be of use to animal breeders, conservationists, and those who
study animal behaviour. Other readers with an interest in natural
history, for whatever reason, may find useful information and some
surprises in these pages. Even some very familiar household pets
are included!
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