Image_1: inset photograph of Magnificent bird-of-paradise: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Magnificent_Bird-of-Paradise_0A2A2180.jpg JJ Harrison, https ...

We analyze the intricate male bird of paradise mating dance and explain how and why he performs the ritual in this way.

understanding why they [birds of paradise] are so colourful and dance so well is a mystery Ed and Tim have spent years trying to understand Evolutionary biologist Prof Ed Scholes, and wildlife ...