Definition: Toxophily is a type of animal behavior in which an individual's body metabolizes toxins, such as those from pollution or industrial waste, into their own waste products. This process can be harmful to the individual due to the accumulation of toxic substances in the body and the subsequent release of these substances into the environment. The term "toxophily" is often used in the context of environmental science and toxicology to describe a phenomenon where individuals consume or absorb large amounts of toxins that are