Animals can be adorable. With their funny sounds and amusing gestures, Mother Nature has given us some of the most adorable creatures in history. However, behind those sparkling eyes and fluffy fur lies a way of thinking that’s quite… questionable. Some might even say psychopathic. Animals that bully others, commit questionable acts, or are downright evil. Let’s look at some animals that, if they were human, would already be in prison and drawing more than a few side-eyes as they walked down the street. Let us know if your favorite animal is on the list.
#1: Dolphins
Most grew up believing all dolphins were like Flipper. The reality is a little harsher. In the 1990s, scientists in Scotland’s Moray Firth found a darker side to bottlenose dolphins. They documented adults attacking and killing dolphin calves and even harbor porpoises. Necropsies showed the young animals suffered from terrible internal injuries after repeated blows. Researchers believe the behavior stems from competition and infanticide.
