Regarding reproductive failure, the species that I think demonstrates the most unfortunate system is the spotted hyena; http://www.accessexcellence.org/WN/SUA06/hyena.php
They give birth through their clitoris, half of the cubs are often stillborn and up to 10% of mothers die.
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