Perhaps the most well-known example, certain species of cockroaches can survive for weeks without their heads. Their decentralized nervous system allows them to breathe and move even after decapitation.
While not all chickens can survive after decapitation, some have been documented to live for a short time without their heads due to their well-developed brain stem that controls basic functions.
Some species of snakes, such as vipers, have been observed to display reflexes and even bite for a short time after decapitation due to residual nerve activity.
These insects have been found to live for a brief period without their heads, as their basic motor functions can persist for a time after decapitation.
Certain species of worms, such as the planarian flatworm, have the remarkable ability to regenerate significant portions of their body, including the head, enabling them to survive even when decapitated.
In a particularly fascinating example, ants have been observed to live for a limited period without their heads, likely due to the decentralized nature of their nervous system and basic life support mechanisms.
Some species of beetles are known to survive for a short time without their heads due to their ability to breathe through small holes in their exoskeleton, even after decapitation.
Certain species of flounders, a type of flatfish, have shown the ability to survive for a short period without their heads, displaying limited movement and reflex actions.
Zebrafish embryos can continue to develop for a short time after decapitation, with some basic movements and responsiveness observed.
This fascinating freshwater animal has the remarkable ability to regenerate its entire body, including the head, when decapitated, allowing it to survive and thrive even after such an event.