In this ‘Behind the Paper’ blog post, we’re getting real about parenthood! From their recently published paper: “Mate desertion affects offspring survival, development and physiology in a songbird with multiple parental strategies“, author Valentina Alaasam explains the “hidden cost” of abandonment of rock sparrow offspring. In their research, Alaasam and team sought to understand the diversity of avian parental care by exploring rearing periods and … Continue reading Valentina Alaasam | What is the “hidden cost” of abandonment to rock sparrow offspring?