Why Animals Take Care of Other Animals' Young

Did you know that some species take care of young that are not their own? This surprising practice is called alloparenting, and it’s been observed in animals from otters, like Rosa and Selka, to birds to baboons! Free to watch on Dr.Doc Kids.

Courtesy of Monterey Bay Aquarium on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗

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