Mothers in a cooperatively breeding bird increase investment per offspring at the pre-natal stage when they will have more help with post-natal care

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In cooperative bird societies, mothers lay larger eggs for more help with nestling care, allowing them to focus on prenatal investment. This strategy enables helpers to contribute indirectly, benefiting offspring development.

Mothers in a cooperatively breeding bird increase investment per offspring at the pre-natal stage when they will have more help with post-natal care

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