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The Peacock's Tail: More Than Meets the Eye

The Peacock's Tail: More Than Meets the Eye

Update: 2024-10-28
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When a male Indian Peafowl unfurls its magnificently-colored tail and shakes it, it creates an ultra low frequency sound that we humans can’t hear. But it seems to get the special attention of female birds, called peahens.

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The Peacock's Tail: More Than Meets the Eye

The Peacock's Tail: More Than Meets the Eye

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