title: The evolution of cognition in natural populations.
abstract: Individual differences in cognitive abilities have been described in a range of species, but do they impact survival or reproduction? Several recent studies report links between putative cognitive and reproductive traits in avian systems. Whether or when selection should occur in the wild is becoming an exciting avenue of research.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, 30 Marie Curie, Gendron Hall, Room 160, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada. Electronic address: jmf@uottawa.ca.
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Morand-Ferron
authors.affiliation: School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University College Cork, Distillery Fields, North Mall, Cork, Ireland.
authors.forename: John L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Quinn
mesh_terms: D005075:Biological Evolution; D003071:Cognition / Q000502:physiology*; D004463:Ecology; D006801:Humans; D007206:Individuality
keywords: evolutionary ecology; individual variation; innovative problem-solving; learning; life history; reproductive success