PARENTING LESSONS FROM THE ANIMAL WORLD.
Published In: Science News, 2026, v. 208, n. 5. P. 83 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Garcia de Jesús, Erin 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on Elizabeth Preston's book *The Creatures' Guide to Caring*, which explores the biology and evolution of parenting across the animal kingdom. Drawing from her own experiences as a new parent, Preston examines diverse caregiving behaviors—from burying beetles that prepare carcasses for their young to fish fathers producing bonding hormones similar to humans. The book highlights both the challenges and adaptations of parenting in various species, emphasizing that human child-rearing evolved within communal networks rather than as an isolated task. It offers readers insight into the complexity and variety of parental care, providing reassurance that struggles in parenting are shared across species. [Extracted from the article]
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- Source:Science News. 2026/05, Vol. 208, Issue 5, p83
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
- Publication Date:2026
- ISSN:0036-8423
- Accession Number:192715599
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