The reproductive urge in humans seems to be more centered on a desire for sex rather than on a desire for children.
These are not mutually exclusive alternatives.
And, in most animals, this is sufficient; sex leads directly to reproduction without the brain having to take an active role after the exchange of genetic material takes place.
Not in those animals where babies require a long period of care and protection.
These are not mutually exclusive alternatives.
Not in those animals where babies require a long period of care and protection.
Yes, you’re right. I didn’t think to put the “take care of your children once they’re out of the uterus” programming into the same category.