Scarlet Macaw parents 'play favorites,' purposefully neglecting younger chicks

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Nov 8, 2024, 11:20 am362 pts
Scarlet macaws are a symbol of fidelity and virtue to many people because they are thought to mate for life—but it turns out that they also "play favorites" when feeding their young, making them excellent mates, but neglectful parents.

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