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It takes a village: How cooperative breeding has shaped Lake Tanganyika fish
- April 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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"It takes a village to raise a child" doesn't apply merely to humans. Many species of mammals, birds, fish, and various invertebrates have evolved complex social care systems known as cooperative breeding. In these animal societies, offspring receive attention not only from their parents but also from other group members called helpers.
Originally published at Phys.org