Certain Birds Shown To Value Love More Than Food
- 9 years ago
A new U.K. study has found that wild birds called great tits prefer to stay with their mated partner during the winter rather than separate to get food from a different but guaranteed spot.
Some wild animals may seem to pursue food above all else, but one species has been shown to put a greater value on relationships.
A new U.K. study has found that wild birds called great tits prefer to remain next to their mated partner during the winter rather than separate to get more food.
For the experiment, automated feeders were programmed to identify birds by their tags and offer food to specific members.
Mated couples in the test group were
Some wild animals may seem to pursue food above all else, but one species has been shown to put a greater value on relationships.
A new U.K. study has found that wild birds called great tits prefer to remain next to their mated partner during the winter rather than separate to get more food.
For the experiment, automated feeders were programmed to identify birds by their tags and offer food to specific members.
Mated couples in the test group were