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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.
Parental care thus only evolves where it is adaptive. Types of parental care include maternal or paternal care, biparental care and alloparental care. [ 1 ] Sexual conflict is known to occur over mating, and further familial conflicts may continue after mating when there is parental care of the eggs or young.
Cat genetics describes the study of inheritance as it occurs in domestic cats. In feline husbandry, it can predict established traits ( phenotypes ) of the offspring of particular crosses. In medical genetics , cat models are occasionally used to discover the function of homologous human disease genes.
In cats, these behaviors are conducted for a variety of purposes; such as communicating intent, removal of parasites and dirt/grime, show affection, and so on, [49] which can result in greater familiarity between individuals. In colonial situations and shared habitats, such familiarity can extend to offspring of individuals.
Meet Marmy, the stray cat who took six years to fully warm up to a family and become a house cat A fluffy ginger cat being petted, finally enjoying the life of a house cat. Image credits: marmy.cat
Image credits: ecofarian In addition, if the average body temperature of cats is higher than, for example, that of humans, then at rest it invariably decreases. And since cats love both warmth and ...
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]
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 ...