Animals That Can Live Without Their Heads

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31 March 2025

Some creatures possess astonishing survival abilities, even managing to live without their heads.


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Chickens: According to the BBC, chickens can survive without their heads if their brainstem remains intact


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Cockroaches: These resilient insects can live for weeks after being decapitated


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Wasps: Like cockroaches, wasps don't die immediately after losing their heads


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Axolotls: Known for their remarkable regenerative abilities, axolotls can regrow body parts, including limbs, tails, and even parts of their brains


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Praying Mantises: Male mantises can continue moving even after decapitation


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Toads: Some reports suggest that toads can still hop for a short time after losing their heads


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Fire Ants: These insects can function without brains; even after their brains are consumed by phorid flies, they continue wandering for a while


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