Mystery Solved Animals

Synchronous birth

TIMED DELIVERY  Young banded mongoose moms have a better chance at keeping their offspring alive if they have birth at the same time as the dominant females in the group.

Andy Young/Univ. of Exeter

By Sarah Zielinski

- More than 2 years ago

For young banded mongoose moms, there’s only one choice for when to give birth — the same day as older, dominant mothers.