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How Does One Explain Bowerbird Mating Displays?
A bowerbird’s “home” is not really a home at all. It is a courtship stage, built and decorated by a male who is trying to persuade a female that he is worth her time. That is what makes bowerbird mating displays so strange and so impressive. The bird is not relying on feathers, song, or…
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How Does One Tell If Sharing Animal Facts Is Flirting?
Someone sends you strange wildlife facts at 11:47 p.m., and suddenly you’re wondering whether this is romance or someone with excellent access to the internet. Sharing animal facts can be a small form of flirting, but it isn’t evidence of attraction by itself. The useful clue isn’t the fact about an octopus, a pigeon, or…
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How Does One Read Terrible Selfies From Someone They Like?
A terrible selfie can arrive with the emotional weight of a tiny, badly lit mystery. They like you, presumably. So why have they sent a photo where their nostrils appear to be doing most of the flirting? The short answer is that bad selfies are often less about appearance than comfort, nerves, humour, or a…
























