Consistency builds cohesion in the animal kingdom
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 09:31
in Biology & Nature
Oscar Wilde may have considered consistency "the last refuge of the unimaginative" in human behaviour, but when it comes to fish, the element of predictability is critical. Such are the findings of new research led by the University of Bristol, which reveals that fish with consistent personalities are more successful in social groups and better at helping to build tighter shoals.