Wing Bling: For Female Butterflies, Flashier Is Better

If female butterflies are programmed to identify males of their species by the patterns of spots on their wings, how can new wing patterns evolve in males? The answer is that while females are predisposed to prefer a specific pattern, they learn to like flashier ones more, according to a new Yale University study. The study published online the week of June 11 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences gives a partial explanation of an evolutionary mystery.

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Baby Giraffe Born At Bronx Zoo To Make Public Debut

Anyone who hasn't ever seen a baby giraffe should be sure to pop by the Bronx Zoo. That's where the Wildlife Conservation Society is welcoming a new female Baringo giraffe that was born earlier this month. Next week, the newborn giraffe will make its public debut in the zoo’s "African Plains" area, according to a media release from the Bronx Zoo. 

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