Mary Bates, PhD

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Bat-Eared Foxes Are Dedicated Dads

Otocyon_megalotis_-Marwell_Wildlife,_Hampshire,_England-8aIt’s not often that you find a mammal in which the father takes equal part in raising the kids, let alone a case where he performs most of the parental care. But bat-eared foxes are unique. Researchers have discovered that bat-eared foxes are dedicated dads that demonstrate several unusual parental care behaviors — including teaching cubs about their prey and providing them with dung. Listen to my latest Experimental Podcast to learn more!