Neophilia, innovation and social learning: a study of intergeneric differences in Callitrichid monkeys

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A study was conducted to investigate the behavior of the species of Leontopithecus, Saguinus and Callithrix. The result supports the hypothesis of Lefebvre, and reveals that species dependent upon manipulative and explorative foraging, tend to be more attentive, innovative and neophilic than other species.

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Neighboring male spotted bowerbirds are not related, but do maraud each other

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A novel method of calculating relatedness, based on amplified fragment length polymorphism, in a population of spotted bowerbirds, is presented. Theoretical models and field studies reveal that across a range of species and especially those with nonresources-based mating systems, males do display kin.

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The relation between social rank, neophobia and individual learning in starlings

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The relationship between cognitive ability, social rank and adjustment to new environment in common starling, Sturnus vulgaris, is analyzed.

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