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Frontiers
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Seabirds Give New Meaning to Sibling Rivalry
June 1997
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Seabirds Give New Meaning to Sibling Rivalry
The unusual practice of siblicide among masked boobies provides insights into evolutionary theory.
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The amount of space for science and engineering research at colleges and universities continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace than in previous years.
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About the cover:
This adult masked booby was probably the victor in the siblicide battle between senior and junior chicks.
Credit: Dave Anderson
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