Female octopuses, after laying and guarding their eggs, often die due to the strain and vulnerability caused by the reproductive process.
Img Credit: UnsplashMale bees, or drones, die shortly after mating with the queen bee due to the loss of their reproductive organs.
Male bees, or drones, die shortly after mating with the queen bee due to the loss of their reproductive organs.
During intense mating, male marsupial mice like the Antechinus experience extreme stress, leading to immunosuppression and organ failure, causing their death.
Male argonauts, octopus-like creatures, possess a unique reproductive arm that detaches after mating, ultimately causing their demise.
Female praying mantises, after mating, often cannibalize the males, sometimes even during copulation, increasing their chances of successful reproduction.
Img Credit: UnsplashFemale Pacific salmon sharks undergo matrotrophy, with unborn pups consuming eggs and siblings, leading to the mother's death after giving birth.