Why fly the coop? With shortage of mates, some birds choose to help others raise offspring

Thursday, March 14, 2019 - 12:30 in Biology & Nature

It's not uncommon for young adults to pitch in and help out with the care of younger siblings. But it turns out that sometimes birds choose to become avian au pairs rather than raise their own brood.

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