纪录片《我们的地球》 第300期 茂密丛林(18)（在线收听）

Competition in the jungles forces animals to specialise in every aspect of their life, including courtship.

雨林中的生存竞争迫使动物们在方方面面都成了生活的行家，包括求偶。

This has produced some of the most beautiful and elaborate displays on the planet.

这也催生出了一些地球上最美秒最精巧的展示。

A male red bird-of-paradise, competing to attract a female by dancing.

一只红色的雄性天堂鸟正在用舞蹈来争取一只雌鸟的青睐。

One has come to survey what's on offer.

她来看看是否有佳偶在此等候。

She is an independent lady, and she will select whichever male takes her fancy.

她是一位独立有主见的女士，可以任意选择自己中意的男士。

She makes her choice.

她作出了选择。

But now she doesn't seem quite so sure.

但这会儿好像又不太确定。

No? Perhaps he's just a little too keen.

不行吗？可能他有点太急切了。

Maybe he'll have better luck tomorrow.

也许明天他会好运一些。