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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1999
Page
20
The piece describes how color serves ecological purposes across species. It notes camouflage in leopards and fawns, sexual color displays in birds like goldfinches and indigo buntings, and gendered coloration in fish such as the Christmas and redband darters, varying by habitat and season.
The text explains how color serves as a lure and defense in animals and plants. It notes mammals’ limited color range, color displays in primates, plant pollination signaling, fruit and seed dispersal, and defensive flash colors such as the gray treefrog’s yellow underparts. It also defines albinism as a genetic condition and highlights the prevalence of albino lab rats.
Local columnists in the Aiken Standard showcase sharp insights on community affairs and regional events, offering readers concise opinions and timely commentary on matters shaping Aiken and surrounding areas.
DEAR ABBY discusses grandparents in Nebraska who feel overwhelmed by long visits as their son and daughter in law rely on them for childcare. They seek guidance on setting boundaries while offering care only in emergencies.
A reflective piece traces the whip-poor-will through spring migration in Aiken and North Georgia. It describes nocturnal habits long watched with a father, notes its Goatsucker lineage, large mouth, bristled snout, white throat necklace, and elusive nesting, ending with a tease about page 30.
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