Sacrificial Spawn: 7 Creatures Who Die After Giving Birth

17th March, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

The Fiercely Maternal Mantis

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The Kamikaze Cephalopod: The Giant Pacific Octopus

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Spiders With a Twist: The Noble Sacrifice of the Marsupial Frog

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The Ephemeral Glow: The Short but Brilliant Life of the Ocean Firefly

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Sacrifice in Scale: The Pacific Lamprey

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The Melancholy of the Salmon

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The Disposable Dads: The Paupere Snails

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