In the animal kingdom, some species have evolved unique biological features that allow them to keep functioning without their heads.
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Here Are 7 Animals That Can Live Without Their Heads:
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Cockroaches
Cockroaches have been observed to survive without their heads for weeks. This is because they take air through a tiny opening on their thorax and abdomen and do not breathe through the mouth or nose.
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Wasps
The nerve clusters throughout a wasp's body and a vital ventral nerve cord allow them to briefly survive without heads. This unique system enables them to move, react, and even mate post-decapitation.
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Axolotls
Axolotls have an extraordinary regenerative power through which they can survive without certain body parts, including limbs, tails, hearts, and even large portions of their brains.
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Male Praying Mantis
Female praying mantises often decapitate their mates during or before mating, yet headless males can still perform mating more effectively for hours.
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Rattlesnake
A venomous snake's head can still bite and inject venom even after decapitation. Their severed heads may remain reactive for minutes or even hours.
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Toads
Toads have been observed to hop around briefly after decapitation. However, due to their inability to see, they die soon from starvation or predation.
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Fire Ants
Phorid flies lay eggs in fire ants. Once hatched, the larvae eat up the ant's brain, leaving it to wander aimlessly. After nearly a month, the ant's head falls off and eventually dies.