6 terrifying instances of pets eating their owners

An Oregon hog farmer goes missing — and hours later, only dentures and an unnamed body part are recovered from his pig pen

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Staring at cute animals can do wonders for your mental health. But once in awhile, Mother Nature reveals her dark side, and adorable pets revert to their feral ancestries. A disturbing example: Recently, the grisly remains of an Oregon hog farmer were found in a pig pen where the man was last seen attending to his typically non-violent animals. And he's not alone. Here, six horrifying instances of pets eating their owners:

1. Pigs

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Chris Gayomali is the science and technology editor for TheWeek.com. Previously, he was a tech reporter at TIME. His work has also appeared in Men's Journal, Esquire, and The Atlantic, among other places. Follow him on Twitter and Facebook.