WTF, Evolution?

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Re: WTF, Evolution?

Post by hadespussercats » Sat Feb 09, 2013 12:45 am

That bird really does have Crazy Eyes. And its beak is scary.

But its derp-dee-derp-dee-doo expression is pretty cute.
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Re: WTF, Evolution?

Post by klr » Sat Feb 09, 2013 12:48 am

I think that's of those species where they usually have two chicks, and once it's clear one will survive (usually the oldest), the other is basically neglected by the parents and harassed to death by its sibling.
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Re: WTF, Evolution?

Post by hadespussercats » Sat Feb 09, 2013 12:49 am

klr wrote:I think that's of those species where they usually have two chicks, and once it's clear one will survive (usually the oldest), the other is basically neglected by the parents and harassed to death by its sibling.
Sounds like my family.
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Re: WTF, Evolution?

Post by klr » Sat Feb 09, 2013 12:51 am

hadespussercats wrote:
klr wrote:I think that's of those species where they usually have two chicks, and once it's clear one will survive (usually the oldest), the other is basically neglected by the parents and harassed to death by its sibling.
Sounds like my family.
Ouch :hehe:

Anyway, it's a basic evolutionary strategy - a form of insurance. Basic and heartless ...
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Re: WTF, Evolution?

Post by hadespussercats » Sat Feb 09, 2013 12:54 am

klr wrote:
hadespussercats wrote:
klr wrote:I think that's of those species where they usually have two chicks, and once it's clear one will survive (usually the oldest), the other is basically neglected by the parents and harassed to death by its sibling.
Sounds like my family.
Ouch :hehe:

Anyway, it's a basic evolutionary strategy - a form of insurance. Basic and heartless ...
WTF indeed.
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Re: WTF, Evolution?

Post by klr » Sat Feb 09, 2013 12:58 am

Not quite as gruesome as some Sharks (like the Sand Tiger), where the first-born turns cannibal. :food:
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Re: WTF, Evolution?

Post by JimC » Sat Feb 09, 2013 1:18 am

Or the Australian marsupial "mouse" (Antechinus sp.) where the male only lives one year, then fucks itself to death...
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Re: WTF, Evolution?

Post by Geoff » Sat Feb 09, 2013 1:19 am

klr wrote:I think that's of those species where they usually have two chicks, and once it's clear one will survive (usually the oldest), the other is basically neglected by the parents and harassed to death by its sibling.
Correct! It was featured in the latest Attenborough series: "Africa"...very much worth watching for the camera work alone!
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