In nature’s most extreme mating rituals, some animals risk or guarantee death in the name of reproduction. From suicidal marsupials to insects devoured mid-act, these fatal reproductive strategies ...

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From deceptive dances to downright bizarre bedroom strategies, animals have evolved mating rituals that are equal parts wild, ...

The vast majority of animals need to breed to reproduce, but a small number of species can have offspring without mating. The ...

Animal conservationists often move elephants between herds to improve biodiversity and group health, but what if the elephants don't speak the same language?

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The researchers then used a powerful statistical method known as a Relational Event Model (REM) to analyze the birds' mating behavior. It was the first time REM was applied to animal mating behavior.

Penises in the animal kingdom vary greatly, but a common pattern is that they change shape or size before or during mating and then return to their normal form. Although, alligators are an exception.

It’s officially alligator mating season. While gators are always present in Florida, it’s during this time of year when they are most active. They’ve been known to be more visible and ...

8 facts you didn’t know about animal matingHomosexual mating behaviour is common in nature and has been seen in lions, hyenas, penguins, koalas, orcas, rattlesnakes and many more species.

For some animals, reproduction comes at the ultimate cost—their own lives. While this may seem extreme, it’s a natural strategy to maximize reproductive success. These species invest ...