females

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Males and females hunted together, groomed each other and went on patrols through the forest.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Males display a bold red and white stripe along their sides and have amber eyes, while females feature a simpler yellow stripe and orange-yellow eyes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

"It seems to be hitting younger females nowadays between the ages of 20 and 40," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The flies develop quickly in flowing waters, where females will lay 200 to 500 fertilized eggs at a time.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Fall’s a great time for catching crabs before the females head south and the males burrow into the mud.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings