Science
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Some Birds Become Maiden Aunts to Defend Relatives' Chicks against Cuckoos
Birds know that there is safety in numbers, which is why some choose against laying eggs and instead become 'maiden aunts' to protect their relatives' chicks against cuckoos, a new study from Australia reported.
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