Sentences with phrase «of peahens»

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Now we have the first idea of just what a peahen looks for in a peacock's tail — and for such an icon of evolutionary biology, the answer is surprisingly little.

Even when a peacock's tail is raised, the peahens ignore him almost two - thirds of the time.

One theory holds that such traits are signs of genetic vigor; a peacock that can grow a giant tail must look healthy and strong, a virile symbol of malehood, to a peahen.

We are a genuine farmstay with many animals: Two Scottish Highland Cows Two Alpacas Eight ewes and one Poll Dorset pure breed ram lamb Muscovy, Indian Runner and Peking ducks Goose and gander with six goslings A piglet called «Bacon» Five different types of chickens — a total of 30 Peacock and peahen Aberdeen Angus cows with calves Jessie the Border Collie, the star attraction (rounding everything up including the kids)

I enjoy looking out the window and watching the seasons change, and I often catch many an animal coming through the yard: turkey, fox, deer (with new fawns), peahen (like peacocks), rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, all types of birds, you name it.