Why do peahens choose peacocks with the longest, showiest tails, when a long tail might be easily

grabbed by a predator?



What will be an ideal response?


Studies have shown the ability to survive despite the long tail is predictive of the survival and health of
offspring. The long tail is a handicap, so males that can thrive in spite of that handicap apparently have
excellent genetics.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

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