Males animals, especially birds, often employ bright colors and other anatomical eccentricities to attract mates. It was thought for females, camouflage was more important, or that ornamentation diminished fertility. New research suggests females employ a drab appearance to limit sexual harassment.

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Males animals, especially birds, often employ bright colors and other anatomical eccentricities to attract mates. It was thought for females, camouflage was more important, or that ornamentation diminished fertility. New research suggests females employ a drab appearance to limit sexual harassment.