Beloved Australian songbird will risk life and limb for its breeding group but ignore cries for help from unfamiliar birds, scientists say
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What do superb fairywrens have in common with humans? They are more likely to help a family member in distress than a stranger.
The study, from scientists at Monash University and the Australian National University, tracked the beloved songbirds in the first research to focus on understanding how animals that live in a multi-level society, like humans, decide to help one another when in need.
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Continue reading…Beloved Australian songbird will risk life and limb for its breeding group but ignore cries for help from unfamiliar birds, scientists sayFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastWhat do superb fairywrens have in common with humans? They are more likely to help a family member in distress than a stranger.The study, from scientists at Monash University and the Australian National University, tracked the beloved songbirds in the first research to focus on understanding how animals that live in a multi-level society, like humans, decide to help one another when in need.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…