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The Sunday Read: 'Beauty of the Beasts'

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The Aesthetics of Evolution: Animal Beauty and Mate Selection

This chapter delves into how beauty is valued in the animal kingdom, showcasing creatures like peacocks and bowerbirds. It highlights the notion that beauty can be driven by personal preferences rather than survival needs, illustrated by the flame bowerbird's elaborate displays.

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