Tinbergen Unlocked: The World of Instinct and the Wild

Dive into the life and work of Nikolaas 'Niko' Tinbergen, the founder of modern ethology. From attic experiments to Nobel glory, we explore his hierarchical model of instincts, the four guiding questions (causation, development, function, evolution), and iconic supernormal-stimulus studies with herring gulls and stickleback fish. Join us as we unpack how Tinbergen changed animal behavior by proving that wild observation, not just lab work, reveals the why behind the how.

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