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Lost in CT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-27-09 12:23 PM
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Global Warming ALERT. Penguins are turning to prostitution.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/60302.stm

Penguins are turning to prostitution. But instead of doing it for money, Antarctic dolly-birds are turning tricks to get rocks off their menfolk.

Stones are essential for penguins to build their nests. A shortage has led to the unorthodox tactics.


Tricking their prey

On some occasions the prostitute penguins trick the males. They carry out the elaborate courtship ritual, which usually leads to mating.

Having bagged their stone, they would then run off.
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