What Animals Can Teach Us About Death
Animals can teach us about death through their various rituals and behaviors. Some animals, like bees, ants, and termites, display predictable behaviors towards their dead, often driven by hygiene and colony preservation. They may remove carcasses, consume them, or even construct tombs. Other animals, like elephants and primates, display more variable behaviors, such as grooming the dead, guarding them, or even carrying dead infants. Crows, in particular, display a mix of predictable and variable behaviors, suggesting a complex relationship with death.