Season-specific carry-over of early-life associations in a monogamous bird species
R. H. J. M. Kurvers, L. Prox, D. Farine, C. Jongeling, L. Snijders
This study shows that early-life social relationships in barnacle geese persist into adulthood, with seasonal variations and male aggression influencing association persistence.
bioRxiv · Mar 2, 2020Animal Behavior & Cognition