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No, It’s not a Typo; It’s the “Cock” of Dawn.
Ladies and gentlemen, we have Chinese folklore to thank for next entry: the celestial cock, aka the “cock of dawn.” << The author respects all cultures and will not resort to infantile murrmerings about the word “cock”. But, dear readers, it’s … Continue reading
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Hercules Beetle: natural prey of the Stymphalian birds?*
The Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules) is perhaps the most immediately recognizable of the rhinoceros beetles; it’s propensity for epic battles and family tragedies in the Grecian vein, though less well known, is among the beetle’s most prominent characteristics. Male beetles, for instance, often use their prominent … Continue reading
Gouldian Finches: female finches practice sex bias
Ever wished for a more palpable measure of a date’s long-term potential? Some visible sign telling you whether he will leave the toilet seat up? Gouldian finches can’t commiserate: females can judge a male just by looking at his head. A new study in the … Continue reading
Lobster
I’d like to take a break from my organized, logical pursuit of truth in the animal kingdom to talk about something decidedly disorganized and illogical: Marriage. There can be no more appropriate object for today’s topic than Lobsters, which comprise … Continue reading
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Bird of Paradise (Paradisaeidae)
Birds of Paradise, of the order Passeriformes, are known for dazzling plumage and elaborate courtship dances. Some of the males seem more interested in dancing for one another than for a female; these birds have long been stereotyped by the media as anal-retentive, broadway loving, … Continue reading
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(In honor of Valentines day) The Lovebird: member of genus agapornis.
There are nine known species of lovebirds in genus agapornis, all of which are highly social and known for deeply affectionate monogamous pair bonding, from whence their English name derives. Similar German and French versions are die Unzertrennlichen and les inséparables. … Continue reading
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