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137. Richard Dawkins on God, Genes, and Murderous Baby Cuckoos

People I (Mostly) Admire

CHAPTER

Cuckoo's Deceptive Nesting Strategies

This chapter examines the cunning reproductive behaviors of cuckoo birds, focusing on their manipulation of other species to raise their young. It highlights the complex evolutionary arms race where cuckoos employ egg mimicry to deceive host birds, showcasing the brutal realities of survival in nature. Additionally, it explores the genetic and adaptive mechanisms that influence the mating behaviors and lineage selection within cuckoo populations.

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