In 1997 the Max Planck Society was required to cut its budget and four institutes, including the Behavioral Physiology unit, were chosen for closure, reportedly because their directors were nearing retirement and not due to any failures in scientific research. A part of it survived as the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology.
In 1997, the Max Planck Society was compelled to reduce its budget, and four institutes, including the Behavioral Physiology unit, were selected for closure, reportedly due to directors nearing retirement rather than research shortcomings. A portion of it survived as the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology.