Termites are among the most successful animals on Earth, forming vast societies that can number in the millions. But how did ...

Animal mating rituals can look bizarre, but many are shaped by survival pressure and extreme competition. This feature explains the strangest courtship behaviors in nature, from elaborate displays to ...

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Cuttlefish attract prospective sexual partners by creating a pattern on their skin, based on the orientation of light waves.

The homesteading pros at Gold Shaw Farm explore duck mating behavior and feather development.

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Ducks evolved reverse spirals and sperm storage that give females surprising control, challenging long-held assumptions about ...

Understanding the evolution of insect mating behavior is essential for explaining how early insects adapted to life on land. A new study examines Petrobiellus akkesiensis, a rare jumping bristletail, ...

"On 31 July 2023, two blue sharks were observed in the Bermeo canyon at 400–600 m depth (8 km offshore). A male erratically followed a female and delivered a courtship bite. The total duration of the ...