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Pheasant Mating Research
- Matt Ridley studied pheasant mating for his zoology PhD at Oxford.
- He researched why pheasants, unlike most birds, are polygamous.
From Pheasants to Humans
- Ridley transitioned from pheasant research to human mating through writing.
- His book, The Red Queen, explored the evolution of sex and mating strategies.
Nature vs. Nurture
- The Red Queen challenged the prevailing view that human behavior is solely driven by learning, not instinct.
- Ridley argued that evolutionary biology principles apply to humans.