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Lizard Pushups: Why pushups instead of actual fighting?

Many animals engage in seemingly strange or ritualized behavior. It is thought that such "threat displays" are a means to gain information about your opponent, without incurring the costs of actual fighting.

For a more detailed exploration of the topic of threat displays, visit the "Walnut Fly Battles" module.

 

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