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Sibling Cannibalism - A Lifeboat Strategy

Sibling rivalry is not only ignored by the parents, but actively encouraged. In more bird species than you'd care to think about, chicks in a nest eat each other. Biologists call it the lifeboat strategy. So i think it's time we take a small diversion into the world of maritime law. Welcome to the world of siblicide and sibling cannibalism.

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