Robins have one of the most distinctive and beautiful eggs around. One study has shown that male robin parents are more involved with their children when the eggs are brighter.
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Easter is almost here, and with it, the annual crafting ritual of dyeing, coloring, painting, and otherwise bedazzling eggs with all kinds of designs.
Nature also has plenty of beautifully weird egg designs, many with the express purpose of camouflaging the egg from predators. But some are beautifully colorful. Fabergé might not be jealous, but he might be inspired. Click through the gallery to explore for yourself.
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