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Frigg Janne Daan Speelman

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The chicks are alright: what songbirds can teach us about divorce and moving on

The chicks are alright: what songbirds can teach us about divorce and moving on

Parental separation in humans can deeply affect children. But in another monogamous pair-bonding species, it has no such effect.

04.06.2025 10

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Frigg Janne Daan Speelman

‘Divorce’ in songbirds: extreme weather pushes couples past breaking point

Like humans, many animals form lasting monogamous relationships. Most birds pair up to produce and raise offspring together over many years....

24.11.2024 2

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Frigg Janne Daan Speelman