Slavocracy
Slavocracy t1_jcdb7x4 wrote
Reply to comment by conquer69 in TIL: Black Herons turn their wings into an umbrella to “canopy feed”. The umbrella provides shade, which draws fish to the surface where they can be seen and caught more easily. by Geek_Nan
If an animal exhibits a learned behavior enough through generations it will become instinct.
Beavers are a great example here too.
Slavocracy t1_jcd1wje wrote
Reply to comment by marmorset in TIL: Black Herons turn their wings into an umbrella to “canopy feed”. The umbrella provides shade, which draws fish to the surface where they can be seen and caught more easily. by Geek_Nan
They noticed there were more fish in shaded water so they started simulating it for easier hunting.
Animals are far more intelligent than you're giving them credit for.
Slavocracy t1_iyf9kty wrote
Then it's not your "then girlfriend"
That implies you broke up and have a different girlfriend.
Slavocracy t1_jcfkgz6 wrote
Reply to comment by a_flat_miner in TIL: Black Herons turn their wings into an umbrella to “canopy feed”. The umbrella provides shade, which draws fish to the surface where they can be seen and caught more easily. by Geek_Nan
It really isn't.