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[–] 109genders 1 point 85 points (+86|-1) ago 

Horses are smart and they know that bright colors in nature often signify that it's toxic. Like a poisonous frog will be bright blue.

Thats actually a good rule to live by. See how all the batshit crazy feminists also have bright hair? They are toxic - Do NOT approach.

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[–] Zestyclose_Marketing 0 points 30 points (+30|-0) ago 

All animals associate bright colors with poison. Its universal in the animal kingdom.

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[–] ManchesterT 0 points 19 points (+19|-0) ago 

Vibrant colors as a warning of toxicity is called apoSEMATISM:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aposematism

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[–] Thisismyvoatusername 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

What then explains bees and hummingbirds attraction to brightly colored flowers? It seems there must be some nuance making it a not entirely universal rule. (Not arguing, just wondering how firm the rule actually is, because I've seen the same claim made about bitter tastes which is fairly true but also has many exceptions.)