Suicide: Humans vs. other species

Dolphins are the only other species that have been documented to committ suicide. Dolphins in captivity that is.

HGHed wrote:

Dolphins are the only other species that have been documented to committ suicide. Dolphins in captivity that is.

source?

Mr. Tactful wrote:

Are humans the only species who commit suicide? I think we are right. Why is that?

Depends on the definition of suicide. By most definitions you could probably find other species that fit the bill.

My source is one of 5 dolphin books I have on my bookshelf. I would imagine this fact is somewhere on the net....

I hadn't considered marine life. Isn't it suicide when whales beach themselves?

I think dolphins are also the only other species that kill for sport: http://www.cracked.com/article_16762_the-6-biggest-assholes-in-animal-kingdom_p2.html

Dolphins and Humans commit suicide out of sadness, desperation and depression, but only Humans willingly commit suicide for Honor, i.e. to save the lives of others or to accept responsibility. That's a huge difference. Selfish Suicides are a pathetic, sorry, and humiliating waste of life. Honor Suicides are great examples for humanity.

Tarsiers are known to kill themselves if they are in captivity. Funny thing is that animals only kill themselves when in captivity. Doplhins and tarsiers kill themselves when put in the captivity we have created for them. Humans commit suicide when put in the captivity we create for ourselves.

Take a look at this:

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1973486,00.html

Animals commit suicide. For instance, bees give their lives in battle for the hive by stinging enemies.

Squirrels. Either that or they are playing out their version of the Deerhunter russian roulette game.

road kill wrote:

Squirrels. Either that or they are playing out their version of the Deerhunter russian roulette game.

They always wanted "Frogger" to be called "Squirrel". One committed suicide by auto just the other day.