Question

Peacock females pick their mate according to the male's tail. The ones with the largest and brightest tails mate more often. Today, males that do not have bright feathers are very rare. Explain why this has occurred detail.

Answer 1

Answer: Male peacocks tend to have brightly colored tail feathers due to sexual selection. The female peacocks chose their mates based on the largest and brightest tail feathers. This encouraged a positive feedback mechanism over generations for brightly colored tail feathers.