#923 - Matt Ridley - Why Evolution Favours Beauty Over Survival
Modern Wisdom
The Art of Attraction: Sexual Selection in Nature
This chapter explores sexual selection through the lens of the ancient Irish elk and other species, highlighting how extreme traits evolve for display rather than survival. It also showcases the creative behaviors of bowerbirds, who build elaborate structures to attract mates, illustrating the complex interplay between beauty and evolution in the animal kingdom.
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