Great tits change their traditions for the better

(University of Konstanz) Researchers at the University of Konstanz and Max Planck Institute for Animal Behavior in Germany have found that birds are able to change their culture to become more efficient. Published today as open access in the journal Current Biology, this research reveals immigration as a powerful driver of cultural change in animal groups that could help them to adapt to rapidly changing environments.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news