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Social organisms experience a trade-off between the benefits of group living and the potential fitness costs generated by spatial crowding. The advantages of group living are partially offset by the cognitive challenges present in maintaining social boundaries. Group-living organisms typically … Continue reading
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The decision of taking risks in the presence of a predator involves complex trade-offs between future reproduction and immediate survival. When faced with a predator, many individuals will seek safety in a refuge and must decide when to re-emerge based … Continue reading
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The use of information is critical for an animal’s success. Animals must decide to explore new options or rely on their preexisting knowledge in multiple facets of their lives, including foraging for food. There are two important types of information … Continue reading
