I’m afraid that females in many species often provoke males… - Olivia Judson

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I’m afraid that females in many species often provoke males into fighting over them. When the mood strikes, they make themselves conspicuous—then stand back and watch the battle, before mating with the winner.

Olivia Judson

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Olivia Judson (born 1970) is an evolutionary biologist and science writer.

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Alternative Names: Dr. Tatiana

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Matt Ridley Steve Stewart-Williams Charles Darwin Germaine Greer Desmond Morris

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