The neurobiological causes and effects of alloparenting
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DOI: 10.1002/dneu.22465
Abstract: Alloparenting, defined as care provided by individuals other than parents, is a universal behavior among humans that has shaped our evolutionary history and remains important in contemporary society. Dysfunctions in alloparenting can have serious and… read more here.
Keywords: alloparental care; neurobiological causes; effects alloparenting; care ... See more keywords
Alloparental care in glassfrogs: males care for unrelated clutches only when associated with their own
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-80771-7
Abstract: Parental care is costly, thus theory predicts that parents should avoid caring for unrelated offspring. However, alloparenting has been reported in many taxa because it may increase the caregiver mating success or offspring survival. We… read more here.
Keywords: attending males; alloparental care; unrelated clutches; unrelated offspring ... See more keywords
Alloparental Care and Assistance in a Normatively Patrilocal Society
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DOI: 10.1086/690021
Abstract: Parental care is often supplemented by “alloparents.” There is increasing research interest in who these alloparents are and how they affect child well-being. Most earlier research indicates that mother’s kin are more frequent and more… read more here.
Keywords: assistance normatively; alloparental care; normatively patrilocal; care ... See more keywords
The evolution of cooperative breeding by direct and indirect fitness effects
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DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abl7853
Abstract: The evolution of cooperative breeding has been traditionally attributed to the effect of kin selection. While there is increasing empirical evidence that direct fitness benefits are relevant, the relative importance of alternative selection mechanisms is… read more here.
Keywords: breeding direct; cooperative breeding; alloparental care; fitness ... See more keywords