Odd birds: A new study published in the Journal of Evolutionary Biology finds that while the male penduline tit is looking for a SAHM to mind the brood while he goes philandering, it doesn’t always work out that way: “What is unusual about the penduline tit breeding system is that in one in three cases both males and females are willing to abandon the nest [to seek out new sexual partners], even though the clutch will perish as a result.” Dr. Székely added that the system “could be said to be reminiscent of Hollywood life-styles with plenty of mating opportunities that may lead to neglect for the family at home.”

Obesity out of control? Out of the UK, a report was leaked that found that the government’s pledge to stop the soaring rate of childhood obesity within three years is not achievable, and that childhood obesity rates will continue to rise for the next few decades, with trends indicating that half of all boys and one in five girls in the UK will be dangerously overweight by 2050. National Obesity Forum spokesman warned, ‘Unless we take proper steps now to tackle it, we are facing disaster in the near future, with today’s generation of children dying younger than their parents.’

Story Time: Actress Jenna Elfman (Dharma and Greg) and her husband welcomed a baby boy, whom they named Story Elias. Reportedly, little Story is a fan of “classical music, a clean diaper, mom’s boobs and long naps.”