The belief that some roosters are predisposed to aggression solely due to having large testes is misleading. Research shows that a wide range of environmental factors, including behavior, diet, weight, living space, position within the flock, and access to hens, significantly influence testicular size beyond their genetic baseline. While aggressive behavior often correlates with environmental conditions that promote higher testicular growth, large testicular size should ultimately be viewed as an effect of those environmental conditions, rather than a direct cause of aggression.
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Do Opossums Really Eat Ticks?
It’s been a fairly recent idea that opossums are the epitome of tick control. But, where do they actually stand? Let’s just say this: you’ve been tricked!