Animals that grow up without parents 

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Snake

Snakes lay eggs and leave them to hatch on their own. 

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Lizards 

Most lizards do the same, though some species, like the Komodo dragon, provide some care for their young. 

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Butterflies and moths 

Butterflies and moths lay their eggs on plants, and the larvae (caterpillars) hatch and fend for themselves. 

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Fish 

Most fish lay their eggs in water, and the fry (baby fish) hatch and swim away on their own. 

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Megapode

Megapodes are a group of birds that bury their eggs in sand, compost, or volcanic ash. The heat from the environment incubates the eggs. 

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Amphibians 

Most amphibians, like frogs and toads, lay their eggs in water, and the tadpoles (larvae) hatch and develop without parental care. 

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Spider

Female spiders often lay their eggs in egg sacs, which they may carry with them or attach to a surface. The spiderlings hatch and leave the egg sac on their own. 

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Sea turtle

Female sea turtles lay their eggs on beaches and then return to the ocean. The hatchlings emerge from the sand and make their way to the ocean on their own.

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Crocodiles and alligators 

Female crocodiles and alligators build nests for their eggs and guard them until they hatch. However, once the hatchlings emerge, they are on their own. 

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Emu 

emus  incubate the eggs and care for the young chicks. However, the females leave after laying the eggs. 

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