Natalia Reznik A corpse is a dangerous thing. It attracts predators, scavengers and stinging insects; Being next to him, you can pick up some kind of infection. Social animals - ants, bees, termites, rats - try to get rid of their dead as soon as possible, destroy or burrow. However, many animals, despite the risk, not only for quite some time remain next to the dead relative, but also touch him, show aggression and even try to mate.