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Social Learning Theory

It Takes a Wise Bird to Show the Way

Virginia Morell on August 29, 2013

Older birds are wiser birds. A new study shows that migratory whooping cranes rely on social learning and practice to develop their flight paths.

Older birds are wiser birds. A new study shows that migratory whooping cranes rely on social learning and practice to develop their flight paths.

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When A Wolf Dies

Virginia Morell on June 7, 2013

Does the death of one wolf matter? From a purely demographic standpoint, biologists say no. If there are sufficient numbers of wolves to breed, then the species is fine, so the old way of thinking goes. But for 755M and his pack, and for other Yellowstone wolves, the death of 832F has had enormous repercussions, which continue to this day.

Does the death of one wolf matter? From a purely demographic standpoint, biologists say no. If there are sufficient numbers of wolves to breed, then the species is fine, so the old way of thinking goes. But for 755M and his pack, and for other Yellowstone wolves, the death of 832F has had enormous repercussions, which continue to this day.