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Why are women the only primates with enlarged breasts?

Breasts may have evolved as a sexual signal linked to human bipedalism, underpinning human attraction and cultural variation.
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How parrot plumage gets its dazzling reds and yellows

Male birds use colorful feathers to attract females, facilitated by carotenoids acquired through diet.
Parrots uniquely synthesize their own pigments, using a specific enzyme for color variation.

Why The Matador Bug Is A Walking Red Flag | Defector

The matador bug's unique behavior of waving red flags on its legs is not primarily driven by sexual selection as previously assumed.

How parrot plumage gets its dazzling reds and yellows

Male birds use colorful feathers to attract females, facilitated by carotenoids acquired through diet.
Parrots uniquely synthesize their own pigments, using a specific enzyme for color variation.

Why The Matador Bug Is A Walking Red Flag | Defector

The matador bug's unique behavior of waving red flags on its legs is not primarily driven by sexual selection as previously assumed.
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