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Did you know that the more spots a male peacock has on his tail, the more likely he is to father babies, survive harsh winters and escape predators? Scientists think that only the healthiest males have lots of spots and that is why they are more successful than other males.


Slave labour


Slave labour
Ladybugs are one of nature's best pest-killers. However, they usually fly away before they finish the job. Now French researchers have developed a way to breed ladybugs which can't fly. This makes them much more useful as a natural way to control pests on crops.
26 SEPTEMBER 1998, P. 11
New Scientist
26 SEPTEMBER 1998, P. 11

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