# Amusing Animal Parent Portrayals These Diagrams by Humon Will Blow Gender Roles out of the Water By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-04-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humon References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/catesish/parenting-in-the-animal-world) & [humon.deviantart](http://humon.deviantart.com/gallery/) deviantART user Humon has put together a slew of diagrams that succinctly and amusingly explain [gender roles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underpaid-women) and parenting in the animal world. Did you know that Sea Horse dads are the [primary caregivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dad-shift)? Female Hyenas are larger and more aggressive than male hyenas. The most common pairing pattern in the Tamarin world is comprised of two males and one female. The series is full of little tidbits such as these. Each diagram incorporates a picture portraying an [anthropomorphized depiction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanami) of a lady animal and gentleman animal with a short blurb that explains the illustration. For instance, one diagram features a drawing of a man, woman and baby. The reader learns that fish exhibit monogamous mating habits -- making them ideal pets for Republicans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gender Role Challenges:** Humon's diagrams are pushing back against traditional gender roles in the animal world and show an opportunity to redefine gender roles in society. - **Alternative Family Dynamics:** Humon's illustrations of various animal parenting practices highlight the diversity of family structures in the animal kingdom and pose an opportunity for alternative family dynamics in human society. - **Educational Entertainment:** The amusing and informative nature of Humon's diagrams offer a potential opportunity for educational entertainment in the form of comics or animations. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** Humon's diagrams present a unique opportunity for educators to teach about gender roles, biology, and animal behavior. - **Media and Entertainment:** With the potential for an educational entertainment opportunity, Humon's diagrams could make for an entertaining and informative comic book series or animated show. - **Social and Environmental Activism:** Humon's diagrams challenge traditional gender roles, educate on diverse family structures, and feature environmental messages that could align with socially conscious and environmentally focused brands or organizations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheeky Parenting Prostration Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizontal-parenting.md) - [Pet-Equality Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-ownership.md) - [Redesigned Father's Day Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-redesign.md) - [Pet Parent Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-parent-gift-box.md) - [Practical Dad-Friendly Hoodie Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dad-hoodies.md) - [Maternal-Themed Sculptural Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-and-child.md) - [Animal-Perspective Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-system-1.md) - [Humorous Pet Furniture Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utsdd.md) - [Gender-Neutral Stroller Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herotron.md)