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Birds prove wisdom of 'opposites attract'

Cockatiels demonstrate recipe for a happy union.

Attention henpecked husbands: animal experts have shown that, for cockatiels at least, a one-sided relationship is the best way to ensure harmonious family life.

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Posted by Nicola Jones on August 15, 2006 02:11 PM |

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