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Learn more » Have you ever noticed that among birds of the same species, some display striking colors while others have duller plumage? This is called sexual dimorphism and is a phenomenon commonly found in the animal kingdom, including some bird species. For example, the gorgeous Eurasian Bullfinch1 male has an orange-pink abdomen while that of the female is light brown; the male Ring-necked Pheasant2 has blue, green, and red colors on the head, sometimes a white-collar and predominantly red plumage, while the female pheasant is more of a solid brown. Read More...
One of the strangest things you may come across while strolling through a stable is blindfolded horses. We hope you caught this article before a horse owner rolls their eyes at you for asking a question as innocent and genuine as, “Why?”
Before you empathize with the horses, you need to know that they are not on blindfolds, those are fly masks! They’re used to cover a horse’s eyes to protect them against flies. Read More...
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Learn more » If you’ve ever noticed a puppy with two differently colored eyes, you are surely wondering what may cause this stunning phenomenon. This unique and rare condition is called heterochromia, and it is hereditary, meaning it is passed from the puppy’s parents onto the puppy, causing one or both irises to lack melanin. Read More...
