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Parenting

A woman enjoying the sights of a new city alone.

AO Mailbag: Is It Rude to Travel Without Your Significant Other?

The Atlas Obscura team answers audience questions about all things solo travel.

The Podcast Team August 25, 2025

community center

Podcast: Twin Oaks

Just how many parents can a kid have? A collaboration with Freakonomics.

The Podcast Team September 25, 2023

Australian emu.

Emu Dads Raise the Young—Which May Not Even Be Their Offspring

As birds go, these Australian animals are unusual in many ways, including how they divvy up parenting duties.

Hannah Thomasy March 15, 2022

Bunnies

Okazaki Shrine

The cutest shrine in Kyoto is dedicated to bunnies.

Moms have the best advice.

What Harmless Lies Did Your Mother Convince You to Believe?

In honor of Mother's Day, we're collecting the best false wisdom of moms everywhere.

Eric Grundhauser May 2, 2018

A brilliant-thighed poison frog.

Poison Frogs Make Surprisingly Attentive Adoptive Parents

No genetic connection required.

Natasha Frost September 20, 2017

Two Bactrian camels belonging to a nomadic family relax in the Gobi.

The Transcendental Ritual of Mongolian Camel Coaxing May Soon Be Lost Forever

Khuus, khuus, khuus.

Natasha Frost August 31, 2017