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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