An Australian study has found that seemingly altruistic bird behaviour is in fact self-serving. Researchers discovered that Australian fairy-wrens are planning for their own future when they assist in raising other birds’ young, by balancing the amount of assistance they give with the benefits they expect to receive in the future.
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