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Chickening out: Why some birds fear novelty
- Some birds are naturally scared of anything new, which is referred to as neophobia, according to research published in the journal PLOS Biology.
- The findings suggest that diet and migratory habits influence neophobia among different bird species.
- The study underscores the importance of big team science, according to Miller.
- Lambert noted that the findings have important implications for species facing habitat change.
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The largest-ever study of neophobia—the fear of novelty—shows why some bird species shy away from unfamiliar things while others have little trouble. The findings, published in PLOS Biology, are the result of a global collaboration of 129 scientists from 82 different institutions. The research was led […] Want to know more about science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .
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