Parental care refers to the behaviors exhibited by parents to ensure the survival and well-being of their offspring. This can include providing food, shelter, protection, and teaching necessary skills for survival. Parental care can vary widely among different species, with some animals exhibiting intense and prolonged care while others provide minimal care to their offspring. Research in parental care often focuses on understanding the evolutionary reasons for these behaviors, the mechanisms underlying parental care, and the impact of parental care on offspring survival and development. By studying parental care, researchers can gain insights into the complex dynamics of parent-offspring relationships and the strategies that parents use to maximize the reproductive success of their offspring.