Animal Parenting
Milk Sharing Between Related Females
Among the most supported hypotheses for milk sharing between females is the kin selection hypothesis. This states that mothers are more likely to share these
January 27, 2021
Category: Animal Parenting
Animal Parenting
Elephant Moms and the Loss of a Calf
It is commonly accepted that elephants are extremely intelligent and curious animals, capable of complex social interactions. Recorded events have clearly demonstrated that elephants are
January 6, 2021
Animal Parenting
Animal Kingdom Wet Nurses & The Milk Evacuation Hypothesis
Moms can employ a number of strategies to ensure that their young are adequately fed during their first few months of life. Many of these
December 23, 2020
Animal Parenting
The Social Status of These Bird Moms Determines Their Egg Size
In addition to manipulating their eggs based on the qualities of dad, bird moms can also alter egg allocation levels based on the social system.
December 16, 2020
Animal Parenting
Bottlenose Dolphin Newborn Development
Bottlenose dolphin moms give birth in an open environment. Newborn dolphins remain very close to their mothers for the first few weeks after birth. Echelon
November 18, 2020
Animal Parenting
These Primates Always Have Twins
The New World monkeys of Central and South America, tamarins and marmosets, are the main groups of cooperatively breeding primates. These are collectively known as
November 4, 2020
Animal Parenting
The Importance of Colostrum
Milk pretty much picks up where the placenta left off in terms of how a mammalian infant is provisioned by its mom. The most energetically
October 28, 2020
Animal Parenting
Bird Moms Can Alter Their Eggs Based On The Quality Of The Dad
Mother birds are able to alter the unique properties of their eggs based on the identity of the father. Paternal quality can play a huge
September 9, 2020
Animal Parenting
Can Animal Moms Get Postpartum Depression?
Although it’s impossible to simply ask another primate mom to explain how they are feeling and whether they may be depressed, we can infer that
July 22, 2020
Animal Parenting
Dung Beetles: Dung Quality, Male Morphology, and Social Context Affect Parental Investment
Dung beetle (Onthophagus atripennis) parents provision their future offspring by collecting dung. They transport it to a series of underground tunnels that they have excavated
July 1, 2020