Animal Parenting Archives - Dr. Carin Bondar

Mommy Shark

September 4, 2019 0

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 reproduction varies substantially between genera. For example, female sand tiger […]

Absenteeism of Rabbit Moms

August 21, 2019 0

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 ovulation is linked to the process of copulation. Each time […]

The Importance of Animal Grandmas

July 17, 2019 0

Animal grandmas are often unable to reproduce at this later point in their life. The next best thing biologically speaking is to help rear children who are close relatives. For the most part, parents trust […]

Why Do Female Spotted Hyenas Have A Penis?

June 19, 2019 0

Spotted hyena females have a pseudopenis, or penile-clitoris. This makes it nearly impossible to differentiate between the sexes. It’s even possible for females to achieve erections. Their external labia are fused together and form a […]

Mothers Day and Animal Moms

May 8, 2019 0

Mothers Day is a great day to celebrate your mom, people who held a mothering role in your life, or your own motherhood. Mothering in the animal kingdom can be dramatically different compared to the […]

European Badger Mothers Share Infant Care

May 1, 2019 1

In the case of European badger mothers, they share infant care by raising infants in a group. Each mom will have something slightly different to offer. This can be a buffer against maternal stress. When […]

Bat Moms and Lactation

April 17, 2019 0

As the only flying mammals, bat moms find themselves in a unique situation when it comes to lactation. Bat mothers need to provide milk to their offspring. Bat mothers also need to fly to forage […]