I’m afraid that females in many species often provoke males into fighting over them. When the mood strikes, they make themselves conspicuous—then sta… - 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.

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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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Evolution does not obey human notions of morality, nor is human morality a reflection of some natural law. The deadly sins would be different if they mirrored evolutionary no-no’s. Lust, for one, would be deemed a virtue; chastity would be deplored.
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