There is a new study this week about an unusual reproductive strategy in a bird, the Penduline Tit, which, if anthropomorphized, would appear to be an example of some really bad, deceptive parenting. But, Anne-Marie and Kate demonstrate the proper way to think about this. Obligatory Readings of the Day.
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Who are you to judge what is good parenting?
Category: Animal Behavior
Posted on: July 31, 2007 11:00 PM, by Coturnix
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