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Slowing Down on Repeat: A Widespread Phenomenon of Reduced Tempo Repetition in Animal Behavior
In this study, we report a fascinating discovery of a previously undocumented behavior exhibited by many animal species across different taxonomic groups. Based on an extensive analysis of video recordings captured on smartphones and other portable devices, we found that numerous animal species repeat a behavior immediately for the second time but at a much slower pace than the initial performance.
Our observations suggest that this phenomenon of reduced tempo repetition (RTR) is widespread across the animal kingdom and can be observed in various behaviors such as foraging, grooming, and locomotion. For instance, RTR was observed in the feeding behavior of primates, the grooming behavior of rodents, and the swimming behavior of fish.
We explored potential ecological and evolutionary implications of RTR and suggest that it may have several benefits for animals. For example, RTR could allow animals to better process sensory information, enhance motor learning, or signal information to conspecifics.
Overall, our findings highlight the importance of citizen science and the ubiquitous presence of portable devices in studying animal behavior. This study provides a novel insight into the behavioral diversity of animals and emphasizes the need for further investigation into the ecological and evolutionary significance of reduced tempo repetition in animal behavior
Sloane, M., Linger, S., & Crawl, T. (2023). 'Slowing Down on Repeat: A Widespread Phenomenon of Reduced Tempo Repetition in Animal Behavior'. Animal Behavior, 100(2), 45-53. doi: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2023.01.001.
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