Innate face detectors in the nidopallium of young domestic chicks
D. Kobylkov, O. Rosa-Salva, M. Zanon, G. Vallortigara
This study shows that face-selective neurons exist in one-week-old domestic chicks without prior face exposure, suggesting innate face-detection mechanisms.
bioRxiv · Feb 15, 2024 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition