👉 Endocannibalism refers to a type of cannibalism in which an animal's heart, brain or other vital organs are consumed as part of its death. This type of cannibalism is often associated with certain species of animals that have evolved to live in environments where they cannot obtain nutrients through their diet. In endocannibalism, the individual who consumes the heart, brain or other vital organs of an animal dies without any means for survival, and therefore does not survive long enough