The couple that sings together stays together, at least with birds
Friday, February 26, 2016 - 22:30
in Biology & Nature
The courtship and mating behaviors of the perky Australian red-backed fairy-wren have evolved into nothing short of a free-for-all. The rampant promiscuity of both sexes is legendary.What's a fairy-wren to do to keep from wasting energy raising another male's chicks? New research provides a surprising answer: sing with your mate.