There are some strange mating rituals in the wild. Birds court through dance and song, and some males fight for females’ ...

Lionesses are known to mate up to 40 times per day during their reproductive stage. Discover why lions mate so often here!

Scientists discover that deer markings may glow at dawn and dusk, adding light to scent based communication during mating ...

These three bird courtship displays are so bold, precise and theatrical that they make human romance look a little ...

Some animals form lifelong pair bonds that run deeper than simple mating. These connections shape how they live, move, and ...

Understanding the evolution of insect mating behavior is essential for explaining how early insects adapted to life on land.

Males engage in a two-week-long sex marathon with as many females as they can find. Each frenzied encounter can last up to 14 ...

Understanding the evolution of insect mating behavior is essential for explaining how early insects adapted to life on land.

When danger approaches, many creatures seem to follow the ancient proverb that “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Researchers have recently been finding subtle ways that animals communicate with ...

In November 2020, Gina Berce Lipor was scrolling Twitter when she happened upon a photo of three North Atlantic right whales. They were swimming at the surface of Canada’s Bay of Fundy and were, the ...

All animals need sleep. When humans or animals don't get enough, it can lead to trouble paying attention, irritability, and other ill effects. And yet, researchers reporting in the journal Current ...

When it comes to animals romancing in the wild, things get weird—really weird. Some animals offer bizarre gifts, some put on daring dances, and others? Well, let’s just say things get really messy.