
Pigeons can be superstitious:
Pigeons have demonstrated behaviors that resemble ritualistic acts, shedding light on the concept of belief in unseen forces. A 1948 experiment showed that pigeons, receiving food at fixed intervals regardless of their actions, began performing repetitive motions like hopping, mistakenly associating their behavior with the food reward. This "superstitious behavior" mirrors the essence of ritualism, offering a fascinating, if unconventional, perspective on the roots of religious practices.