Why Are Some Animal Babies So Helpless

The video explores the differences between altricial and precocial animals, focusing on their development and parental care strategies. Altricial animals, like rabbits, are born helpless and require significant parental care, while precocial animals, like hares, are more developed at birth and more independent. The video discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each strategy, including parental investment, offspring survival, and the spectrum of development across species. It highlights how these strategies are adaptations to environmental circumstances.

In what ways can the developmental strategies of rabbits and hares differ?

How does the environment influence the development of animal babies?