Experiments show backyard birds learn from their new neighbors when moving house

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Nov 14, 2024, 2:00 pm177 pts
Scientists have found a trigger for social learning in wild animals. An experiment on great tits has pinpointed a single factor—immigration—that can cause birds to pay close attention to others, leading them to rapidly adopt useful behaviors.

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