Why do some birds raise chicks that aren’t their own? A look at the surprising strategy of cooperative breeding and what drives it.

cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/32962234

Cooperative breeders remind us that success in nature doesn’t always come from independence—sometimes, it’s interdependence that keeps species thriving. These birds thrive not in isolation, but in networks of shared responsibility, patience, and long-term care.

seems somewhat solarpunky