Behavior of Birds Depends On Their Hatching Order 67
An anonymous reader writes "A new study looks at the behavior of birds and found the hatching order of birds influences how they behave in adulthood. The study was conducted by Dr. Ian Hartley and Dr. Mark Mainwaring (LEC), researchers at the University of Lancaster Environment Center. The researchers noticed that the youngest members of the zebra finch broods were more adventurous than their older siblings in later life."
Anedotal evidence suggests same for humans... (Score:5, Interesting)
... or is that just me and the people I know?
Re:Anedotal evidence suggests same for humans... (Score:5, Interesting)
That's been an open question in psychology for over a century. There's some evidence for it, and some against it, and nobody has any kind of conclusive proof one way or the other.
Re:Anedotal evidence suggests same for humans... (Score:4, Interesting)
Months of difference make a difference in sports and the classroom. Why shouldn't years of difference make a difference among siblings?
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2012/03/05/f-birth-month-sports-learning-health.html [www.cbc.ca]