Fishy parenting? Punishing offspring encourages cooperation
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
JUNE 18, 2024
Scientists discovered that Neolamprologus savoryi fish use punishment to encourage offspring to cooperate in brood care, revealing advanced cognitive abilities previously thought unique to higher vertebrates. This study highlights that punishment for promoting cooperation exists beyond human societies, prompting a reevaluation of animal intelligence.
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