The elaborate tail of the peacock (Pavo cristatus) is approximately 120 cm to 150 cm long, while the tail of the peahen is quite short. The long tail reduces the male bird’s ability to maneuver and...

The elaborate tail of the peacock (Pavo cristatus) is approximately 120 cm to 150 cm long, while the tail of
the peahen is quite short. The long tail reduces the male bird’s ability to maneuver and fly and makes him more
conspicuous to predators. Suggest at least one reason why this cumbersome structure has not been eliminated
by natural selection.