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Some females abort or resorb their own young while they are still in development after a new male takes over; this is known as the Bruce effect. [31] This may prevent their young from being killed after birth, saving the mother wasted time and energy. However, this strategy also benefits the new male.
The concept of death in the animal kingdom is more diverse than we will ever know, writes Susana Monsó. ... They clearly weren’t mourning the albino baby’s death. Instead, their behavior ...
This behavior is known as the "aunting to death" phenomenon; these non-lactating female primates gain mothering-like experience, yet lack the resources to feed the infant. [1] This behaviour has been seen in captive bonobos, but not wild ones. It is not clear if it is a natural bonobo trait or the result of living in captivity. [2]
Some rodent species (most typically males) will take the chance to kill neonates that are unrelated to them should opportunity permit. There is thought to be several benefits by doing so, which not only include nutrition benefits (particularly where food is in short supply [8]) but also non-direct benefits, such as allowing access to more resources, improving reproductive opportunities and the ...
A boa constrictor in the U.K. gave birth to 14 babies — without a mate. The process is called parthenogenesis, from the Greek words for “virgin” and “birth.”
Burying Babies in China (p.40, March 1865, XXII) [7] Confucianism has an influence on female infanticide in China. The fact that male children work to provide for their elderly and that certain traditions are male-driven lead many to believe they are more desirable. [8]
“Baby Killers,” a little red stop sign said — a sign held by a well-dressed 3-year-old who sat atop the shoulders of his upper-middle class father. The kid looked confused and frightened.
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