Heel spurs

[sophie]

Just curious:
What do the heel bumps have to do with masculinity??
Is it for mating?? fighting? channel surfing? For what is this adaptation?
Wendy aka Sophie

 

[BocaJan]

I know my adult males will stroke the female with one of his spurs when mating. Don't know if this is common or not.

 

[sophie]

Ok, that's sexy, I guess.

 

[kinyonga]

BocaJan...I think you are on the right track. I know someone who was looking at that (studying it).

 

[Elizadolots]

Maybe they are just visual clues for all involved? It's not immediately obvious to me whether a veiled is female or male...those spurs sure clear it up. I'm guessing the lady Veileds look for that (and, the males stroke them on the female to reassure her that yes, he's a HE).