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“As Darwin puts it in The Descent of Man, 'Male snakes, though appearing so sluggish, are amorous.' Isn't that just like Darwin? It was one of his main ideas, you know, that the males of almost all animals have stronger passions than the females. Since then we've learned a thing or two. At any rate, the female snake is right there when spring arrives in the woods.”

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Book:The Great Bustard and Other People: Containing: How to Tell Your Friends from the Apes and How to Become Extinct
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The Great Bustard and Other People: Containing: How to Tell Your Friends from the Apes and How to Become Extinct

This book is a compilation of essays that delve into a range of topics, including the unique characteristics that differentiate humans from other species, such as apes, and the implications of the concept of extinction. more

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Will Cuppy
Will Cuppy

Will Cuppy, an American critic born on August 23, 1884, and died on September 19, 1949, is renowned for his unique sense of humor and insightful observations in his critical works. His influence on American literature and culture has been profound. more

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