• Sexual selection: The process where animals evaluate the suitability of a potential mate.
• Why is it important? Well, only half your genes go to your child; the other half come from your mate. A well-chosen mate means kids more likely to survive and pass on your genes. So choosing wisely is like getting into a VIP gene club!

Real-World Example: Think of it as dating on a reality show, except instead of roses and drama, it's about survival and passing on the best genes. So you're not just swiping right based on good looks; you're thinking, "Can this person handle a zombie apocalypse?" 🧟

• Courtship behavior: Diverse ways animals assess mates, varies from species to species.
• Physical abilities: In some species, dudes duke it out to impress the ladies. (Ever seen rams clash their horns?)
• Anatomical features: Animals can have bizarre traits like the peacock's tail feathers.
• Behavior patterns: Some birds do the cha-cha as a mating dance, like the bird of paradise.

Real-World Example: Imagine going to a talent show where someone sings, another does gymnastics, and yet another shows off their Pokémon card collection—all to impress potential partners. That's what the animal world is like!

• Location: New Guinea and nearby islands.
• Males: Ultra-glam with showy plumage and cool dances.
• Females: More plain-looking, focused on nesting and raising kids.
• Lek: A 'dance floor' where males gather to show off, and females pick their partner.

Real-World Example: Think of the lek like a night club where only the best dancers get chosen, and the others go home alone—except the dance moves include flaunting colorful feathers and doing a backflip.