We all know how to differentiate between a male and a female human but how to differentiate between a male and female animal species, we all know quite some of them.
As it is known that animals have sexual diamorphism. The most obvious kinds of sexual diamorphism observed are in lions where males boast thick and fuzzy manes, many males of birds and two primates i.e. mandrill and gelada baboon have brightly colored body parts, females of all marsupial species having pouches etc.and in huge number of animal species males are larger than females.
But, this post will tell about distinction of males and females in some other animal species about their other characteristics apart from their size which are never thought about.
The presence of tusks is the symbol of only bull elephants which is true only in case of Asian elephants, but not applicable for its African cousin where bulls(males) as well as cows(females) boast it.
Tallest animals i.e. giraffes are recognized by bulls(males) boasting bald ossicones (giraffe's horns) whereas cows(females) boast hairy ossicones.
Everyone knows that the remarkable part of camels are their humps which are their storehouses for fats. But, it isn't used as a determinant for gender determination. A weird part found on the neck of bull (male) Arabian (single-humped) camels which is a soft palate which it inflates during the mating season to attract cows (females) is the main thing for identification.
Similar to these camels, the same case is with orangutans where the males of these orange-hairy primates boast soft cheek pads which they inflate during the mating season to amplify their calls and other purposes. But, the males of its bulky, black cousins i.e. gorillas boast grey backs who are known by the name "silver backs".
But, here comes the most remarkable example for an animal whose way of identification from that of other species will make you feel really awkward. The male platypus is recognized by venomous spurs on its hind feet to assert dominance during the mating season. Even though it doesn't kill us, still we shouldn't underestimate their venom as they are strong to cause severe pain.
Lastly, another weird example is that of turtles where the genders are recognized on the basis of sounds where males produce grunts and females emit hisses.
As it is known that animals have sexual diamorphism. The most obvious kinds of sexual diamorphism observed are in lions where males boast thick and fuzzy manes, many males of birds and two primates i.e. mandrill and gelada baboon have brightly colored body parts, females of all marsupial species having pouches etc.and in huge number of animal species males are larger than females.
But, this post will tell about distinction of males and females in some other animal species about their other characteristics apart from their size which are never thought about.
The presence of tusks is the symbol of only bull elephants which is true only in case of Asian elephants, but not applicable for its African cousin where bulls(males) as well as cows(females) boast it.
Tallest animals i.e. giraffes are recognized by bulls(males) boasting bald ossicones (giraffe's horns) whereas cows(females) boast hairy ossicones.
Everyone knows that the remarkable part of camels are their humps which are their storehouses for fats. But, it isn't used as a determinant for gender determination. A weird part found on the neck of bull (male) Arabian (single-humped) camels which is a soft palate which it inflates during the mating season to attract cows (females) is the main thing for identification.
Similar to these camels, the same case is with orangutans where the males of these orange-hairy primates boast soft cheek pads which they inflate during the mating season to amplify their calls and other purposes. But, the males of its bulky, black cousins i.e. gorillas boast grey backs who are known by the name "silver backs".
But, here comes the most remarkable example for an animal whose way of identification from that of other species will make you feel really awkward. The male platypus is recognized by venomous spurs on its hind feet to assert dominance during the mating season. Even though it doesn't kill us, still we shouldn't underestimate their venom as they are strong to cause severe pain.
Lastly, another weird example is that of turtles where the genders are recognized on the basis of sounds where males produce grunts and females emit hisses.
In the animal kingdom, I thought anything beautiful is a male. E.g., Peacock. Mostly true?
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting a comment. Yes it is true in case of many birds like peafowls, frigate birds etc. Not all have. Others boast an inflatable part for attracting females. Not only male birds, some male mammals are also beautiful like mandrills, gelada baboons etc.
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