In South America, the blue manakin stands out for its sophisticated group choreography. — Photography Stefan Rotter / Getty Images, via ETX Daily Up
Art is often considered to be a human endeavour. To suggest otherwise would be, for some, little more than anthropomorphism. Yet some species build fascinating structures and produce sounds that intrigue scientists. Are these simply instinctive behaviors, or a true artistic expression of the animal world?
The vast forests of eastern Australia are home to a fascinating bird: the satin bowerbird. When mating season arrives, this bluish-hued bird displays all its talent to seduce females.
