THE secret of how birds know to sing in springtime has been discovered by researchers in Scotland and Japan.Read More
A key part of the brain in birds is affected by seasonal change. The team found that, when birds are exposed to more light, cells near the pituitary gland release a hormone that sparks a series of reactions, making them ready for the mating season, when they sing more to attract a partner.
The findings, reported in the journal Nature, could have implications for treating infertility in humans, because they share the same type of cell.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
The reason birds sing in spring
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