The discussion revolves around the reasons and mechanisms behind animal adoption behaviors, challenging the assumption that all such behaviors are advantageous from a strict evolutionary perspective. The idea that natural selection operates in a cost/benefit analysis manner is questioned, with an emphasis on predispositions and individual choice. Various examples from animals, such as elephant seals and interactions between farm animals, illustrate the complexities of these behaviors. The comments also note the role of accidents in these situations, suggesting that the instinct to care can sometimes lead to confused behaviors across species, such as the interactions observed between the duck, cow, and ram on a farm.