Ability to predict irregular periods of food deprivation improves body-weight regulation and reduces weight gain in food-insecure starlings
Charlotte Parker, Ryan Nolan, Clare P. Andrews, Melissa Bateson B
This study shows that predictable food deprivation in starlings reduces weight gain and improves body-weight regulation compared to unpredictable deprivation.
bioRxiv · Apr 2, 2025 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition