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B.Setting up a harmonious relationship.C.Creating a less competitive workplace.D.Stopping a catfish entering a company.31.What's the author's attitude towards adding a catfish in the company?A.Subjective.B.PessimisticC.Objective.D.Doubtful.DWhy do we find ugly animals so appealing?And what makes odd-looking creatures so cute?Evolution plays a role.According to Austrian zoologist Konrad Lorenz,human attraction to infantile()features,such as big eyes,large heads and soft bodies,is an evolutionary adaptation that helps ensure that adults care for their offspring,guaranteeing the survival of their species.Odd-looking animals such as blobfish,pugs,aye-ayes and bulldogs all share these infantile qualities that trigger an affectionate response among humans and an natural instinct()to nurture and protect.And these infantilecharacteristics increase a person's protective behavior,attention and willingness to care for the individual and reduce the likelihood of aggression towards an infant,saysMarta Borgi,a researcher.Ugly animals often have other value-some,like the blobfish or the naked mole rat,live in extreme environments that they have adapted to in remarkable ways.Scientists are keen to study these animals to understand whether their biology might providefresh insights that could lead to treatments for human health conditions such as cancer,heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases.But while many ugly creatures are adapted to their life in the wild and can provide enormous benefits to the ecosystems they live in,they often still don't get as much attention as more traditionally cute animals.This can result in a prejudice which leadsto many of the less attractive species being overlooked in terms of research.There are other culture-led factors that also drive our obsession()with ugly-cute animals."The ugly-cute thing is very fashionable,"says Rowena Packer,a lecturer of animal behavior.This is partly driven by social media,with many celebrities andinfluencers showing off pet pugs andFrench bulldogs on Instagram,she says.But there are some serious welfare concerns around this trend.Veterinarians areurging people not to choose a flat-faced dog breed(),because they suffer from serious health problems.Pugs and French bulldogs which have been selectively bred ex