Crèche (zoology)
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Crèches can serve different functions and purposes depending on the species and the environment. For example, some crèches may aid in defence [2] while other crèches may aid in feeding and protection from harsh weather conditions.[3] This form of group living has evolved to become advantageous to the species. Studies have shown that by participating in group living, species will increase their inclusive fitness since their young will be in a better condition to reproduce and carry on the line of descendants in the species.[4]
Behaviour in eider ducks
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Behaviour in lions
Crèche behaviours will also develop in certain
Crèche behaviour in penguins
The crèche group behaviour will also be seen in many species of penguins. This behaviour will occur when multiple adult penguins rear their chicks together in a group formation.[3] In the majority of penguin crèches there will be more chicks than adults.[9] The main advantage of the crèche formation in penguins is to aid in thermoregulation [9][10] but the formation also helps prevent predation and aggression.[3] While living in a crèche the penguin chicks will be reared in the presence of multiple adults and therefore will be protected from aggressive adults or predators.[3] The largest crèche formations are seen when weather conditions are harsh.[10] These harsh conditions normally include very low temperatures and high humidity, wind speeds and cloud cover.[9] During these times in particular, there will be increased contact between adults and chicks as they gather together to provide warmth to one another to aid in thermoregulation.[10]
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