Animal Parenting
Giraffe Moms Mourn Their Deceased Calves
Giraffe moms form strong bonds with their calves. They remain in close contact for the first 12-16 months of their lives. Moms only leave their
March 11, 2020
Tag: wild moms
Animal Parenting
Does A Mother’s Death Affect Her Offspring?
In nature, most animals that are newborns or infants at the time of their mother’s death are almost always destined to meet the same fate.
February 19, 2020
Animal Parenting
Parenting Strategies of Egg-Laying Moms
In some species, egg-laying moms construct elaborate nests, burrows, or hiding spots for egg incubation. In other species, embryos are attached to the mother’s body
January 8, 2020
Animal Reproduction
December 18, 2019
Animal Parenting
Alpha Female Naked Mole Rats Render Subordinate Females Infertile
Naked mole rats live mostly underground in elaborate tunnels. They rarely come above ground for any reason other than to obtain food, defend the colony,
December 11, 2019
Animal Nutrition
November 6, 2019
Animal Parenting
Mommy Shark
We’ve probably all heard the baby shark, mommy shark song by now, but did you know that shark reproduction is notoriously difficult to study? Sexual
September 4, 2019
Animal Parenting
Absenteeism of Rabbit Moms
We often joke about rabbits having more sexual relations than most other creatures. The truth is, they don’t. However, in female rabbits, the process of
August 21, 2019