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Allomothering, allomaternal infant care/handling, or non-maternal infant care/handling is performed by any group member other than the mother. Alloparental care is provided by group members other than the genetic father or the mother and thus is distinguished from parental care. Both are widespread phenomena among social insects, birds and mammals.
[3] [4] [8] In other animals such as whales, birds, and Indian free-range dogs, these behaviors may be feeding/regurgitating food, giving warmth, and guarding. [6] [7] [9] [10] In sea lions, behaviors such as allonursing may be seen. [11] Behavior is the center of alloparenting and without parental care, many species' young would not survive.
The phrase "fight like cats and dogs" reflects a natural tendency for the relationship between the two species to be antagonistic. [8] [9] [10] Other phrases and proverbs include "The cat is mighty dignified until the dog comes by" and "The cat and dog may kiss, but are none the better friends." [11]
The adaptive significance of polyandry in animals is controversial. Polyandry has direct benefits for females allowing fertilization assurance, provision of resources, and parental care for their offspring. [4]
Phenotypic plasticity refers to some of the changes in an organism's behavior, morphology and physiology in response to a unique environment. [1] [2] Fundamental to the way in which organisms cope with environmental variation, phenotypic plasticity encompasses all types of environmentally induced changes (e.g. morphological, physiological, behavioural, phenological) that may or may not be ...
Image credits: @twcuddleston Aside from population control, cats have basic needs that owners should be mindful of. “They require a proper diet, mental stimulation, and a safe space to roam and ...
Frequent monitoring of cats and dogs undergoing insulin therapy is required. Levels should not be increased higher than 15 U/cat b.i.d. for cats. In dogs insulin therapy should be initiated immediately if the blood glucose concentration is higher than >140 mg/dL or 8 mmol/L. Severity of hyperglycaemia determines the level provided, with the ...
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