parental care

Parental care refers to the actions and behaviors parents or guardians perform to help their offspring survive and thrive. This includes activities like feeding, protecting, cleaning, teaching, and providing warmth or shelter. The level of care varies among species—some parents are highly involved, while others provide minimal support. Parental care improves the chances of offspring reaching maturity, ensuring their survival and future ability to reproduce. It is a vital aspect of many animal species’ life cycles and plays a key role in the growth and development of young.