Why do some birds raise chicks that aren’t their own? A look at the surprising strategy of cooperative breeding and what drives it.

Cooperative breeders remind us that success in nature doesn’t always come from independence—sometimes, it’s interdependence that keeps species thriving. These birds thrive not in isolation, but in networks of shared responsibility, patience, and long-term care.

  • DoctimusLime@lemmygrad.mlEnglish
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    13 hours ago

    One of the most powerful behaviours I’ve seen in humans is our ability to cooperate, which seems to me the value of community, trust.