There's a reason they call them mother hens ...

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 14:50 in Psychology & Sociology

A worried mother is often called a mother hen, and new research is showing how true this expression may be. When her chicks are in distress, a hen will react physically, showing empathy.

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