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[–] stupidcasey@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago (3 children)

But why tho? Predators usually go after the weakest animal first.

[–] Bubs12@lemmy.cafe 8 points 10 months ago

You’re starting to make me think that “Lime @Not_Lime” made the whole thing up. What a scamp.

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[–] jol@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 10 months ago

Many predators don't want to eat sick animals though.

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[–] stray@pawb.social 5 points 10 months ago

Usually with birds the answer is sexual selection. As a group they seem to have a general preference for bright, colorful things.

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