Michael Griesser teaches biology at the University of Konstanz in Germany. His research investigates the evolution of cooperation, language-like adaptations and cognition in birds. He combines diverse methods, including longitudinal studies, field experiments and comparative work to do his research. His current research investigates the ecological and proximate drivers of social relationships among unrelated individuals.
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