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August 27, 2020 06:06 pm GMT
Original Link: https://boingboing.net/2020/08/27/wild-chickens-bred-to-be-unafr.html
Wild chickens bred to be unafraid of humans have smaller brains
Junglefowl (aka wild chickens) are wisely fearful of humans. Researchers from Linkping Universitywere able to catch some junglefowl and selectively breed the ones who showed the least fear of humans. After 10 generations, "the offspring acquired smaller brains and found it easier to become accustomed to frightening but non-hazardous events." "We believe that the ability […]Original Link: https://boingboing.net/2020/08/27/wild-chickens-bred-to-be-unafr.html
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