Monk parakeets “Test the Waters”
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One of the unexpected joys of studying such a highly social species and focusing on something as recognizable as relationship formation is how easily people relate to the topic. After our paper was published, the work resonated widely, and several news outlets picked it up and shared their own perspectives on our findings. You can explore some of their takes below.
“Parakeets avoid danger by easing into friendships” - Earth.com
Parakeets reveal surprising social skills - Sustainability Times
How parakeets make new friends in a surprisingly human way - Science Daily
Parakeets ‘test waters’ of new relationships - University of Cincinnati News
What parakeets can teach us about making new friends - A‑Z Animals