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The fundamental problem with random / unnecessary aggression upon different species, for no real, apparent reason, is that it certainly carries inherent risk. Risk of personal injury and risk of disease introduction is just for starters, and the regular goal of most species is to live and reproduce.
If you understand the very Theory of Evolution, then you'll understand why most animals don't typically take such unnecessary risks. Cost-benefit, and all that, with science and observable, known facts coming foremost.
@JohnnyEnzyme Nevertheless, apparently unnecessary killing does seem common enough in plenty of species.
Not to my knowledge, as a zoophile and someone who's been trying to be curious, for many decades.
Feel free to present your list of science papers and documented, science-encounters you can back up, of course...