Selection for low fear of humans in Red Junglefowl is associated with increased dominance, larger size, and better plumage, indicating improved adaptation to captivity.
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Kristofer S. Wisniewski (2012) studied Fear towards humans in Red Junglefowl. Selection for low fear towards humans vs. Selection for high fear towards humans was evaluated on Growth, plumage condition, size of eggs and offspring, and social dominance.
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