What if your child wasn’t really yours… and you didn’t notice until it was far too late? In today’s episode of Animal Uncovered, we delve into one of evolution’s most cunning strategies: brood parasitism. Where animals trick other species into raising their young.

What if your child wasn’t really yours… and you didn’t notice until it was far too late? In today’s episode of Animal Uncovered, we delve into one of evolution’s most cunning strategies: brood parasitism. Where animals trick other species into raising their young.

The Insane Life Cycle of: Brood Parasite (Cuckoo)

Animal Uncovered explores the strange, beautiful, and often brutal life cycles of Earth’s most fascinating creatures. From insects that emerge once every 17 years, to deep-sea fish that fuse with their mates, to amphibians that never grow up. Each episode unpacks the unbelievable ways life survives, transforms, and evolves.

More than just a look at reproduction, this show dives into evolution, biology, ecosystems, and conservation - revealing how animals adapt to their environments.

Join us every Monday for another life cycle.

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Animal Uncovered explores the strange, beautiful, and often brutal life cycles of Earth’s most fascinating creatures. From insects that emerge once every 17 years, to deep-sea fish that fuse with their mates, to amphibians that never grow up. Each episode unpacks the unbelievable ways life survives, transforms, and evolves. More than just a look at reproduction, this show dives into evolution, biology, ecosystems, and conservation - revealing how animals adapt to their environments. Join us every Monday for another life cycle.

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The Insane Life Cycle of: Brood Parasite (Cuckoo)

The Insane Life Cycle of: Brood Parasite (Cuckoo)