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In the animal kingdom there are a number of species where the father has evolved to be the sole guardian of his offspring while the mother is nowhere to be seen. This issue has baffled scientists for centuries and this film attempts to shed light on this evolutionary mystery.

'Gender reversal’ parenting habits have always been intriguing to us because, as humans, we are accustomed to believing two parents are crucial for the well being of our children.

In the animal kingdom however there are a number of species where the father is often the sole guardian of his offspring while the mother is nowhere to be seen. This issue has baffled us for centuries and scientists have been on a constant quest to unravel these evolutionary anomalies. It is these solo dads, the curious branches of life’s evolutionary tree that we explore in this 50-minute documentary.

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Programme Details

DURATION
1 x 60'
BROADCASTERS
CBC Canada
AVAILABLE IN
4K / HD
ORIGINAL LANGUAGE
English