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One reason male peacocks spread their tail feathers is to

attract a mate. How does choosing a male with a bright,
full tail increase a peahen's chance of producing healthy
peachicks?

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Answer:

the appearance of the peacock shows he is healthy, and if the peahen mates with him, it is likely that their offspring will also be born healthy. you would want to reproduce with the fittest individuals of your species and guarantee your species will continue to thrive.

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