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Bonus: Wild Animal Dads from Terrestrials

June 18, 2026·35 min·5-min readnarrativescience
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This special Father's Day episode of Terrestrials, hosted by Lulu Miller, explores the surprising and diverse roles of fathers across the animal kingdom, challenging the stereotype that caregiving is inherently maternal. By spotlighting species like owl monkeys, seahorses, and burying b

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Eduardo Fernandez-Duque

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Eduardo Fernandez-DuqueMichael FeigelsonLulu MillerKumi Kuroda

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Fathers and Fatherhood, From Molecules to Modern Families

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BiologyEvolutionNeuroscienceParentingScientific Method

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