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Conditions that provoke this behavior include stress, inadequate resources, and hormonal fluctuations. Marine mammals like seals and hippos display similar tendencies of abrupt abandonment, with seal pups left vulnerable after their mother’s milk runs out, resulting in tragic survival rates. Both the black eagle and cuckoo birds illustrate drastic sibling rivalries and brood parasitism strategies, respectively, further showcasing the harsh realities of animal parenting.