females

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Only male hedgehogs are chosen to avoid disturbing nesting females.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Their measurements revealed clear differences between males and females in how they reflect red to near-infrared light.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Even though both sexes had similar levels of caffeine in their systems, females displayed much higher levels of impulsive behavior.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

“Yes. Did you hear about coffins...and females singing...and the lines forming to get into Hell? Did you?”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov