Tiny, black-capped chickadees have big memories. They stash food in hundreds to thousands of locations in the wild – and then come back to these stashes when other food sources are low. Now, researchers at Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute) think neural activity that works like a barcode may be to thank for this impressive feat — and that it might be a clue for how memories work across species. *Curious about other animal behavior mysteries? Email us at [email protected]).*Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)
