The surprising complex process by which turkey ladies decide which turkey dude they’re going to get with. Spoiler Alert: It’s all about the length of the guy’s “snood” – or floppy bit of flesh which dangles from their beak. Hot.
With its fanned plumage and bold strut, a male wild turkey’s display conjures images of Americana and festive feasts. But this grandstanding isn’t intended for human eyes – it’s for female turkeys who actually use it to discern a male’s genetic prowess. (via The Laughing Squid)
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