Many species of animals engage in cannibalism

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Many species of animals engage in cannibalism (including some primates). This behavior certainly reduces the ability of a species to survive. Is it possible for cannibalism to arise by natural selection? If so, what would be the adaptive advantage for cannibalism? (Hint: As you prepare your answer, think about Darwin's 3 postulates, as well as the "unit" of natural selection).

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