For a small number of animals, reproduction marks a biological endpoint rather than a stage in an ongoing life cycle. Death follows mating with such consistency that it can be predicted within a ...

New research looks at the impact of rising temperatures on animal reproduction. Biologists have, for good reason, spent a huge amount of time trying to understand how animals can survive in the ...

One of the most fascinating aspects of human life is how we choose our mates. Animals also choose their mates, sometimes with a great deal of care. Mating systems are important to understand because ...

Animals are more likely to mate in warmer environments, a study analyzing the impact of climate change on reproductive behavior has found. Looking at the impact of temperature changes on 22 species ...

Relationships can be complicated, especially in the wild. There are dozens of ways for creatures to couple up, whether they’re microscopic bacteria or massive jungle mammals. But as is true for human, ...

Sexual behavior in the animal kingdom is incredibly varied, and same-sex mating can be seen in many species. This article delves into 10 animal species known for engaging in same-sex mating and some ...

Reproduction is the ultimate goal in life for most animals, but securing a mate is hard work. You must not only find a potential suitor, but hold their attention, identify yourself, and advertise your ...

If you look at where wombats deposit their poo, you realise they must be able to perform some surprising acrobatics. It has always amazed me to see wombat scats on top of grass tussocks or logs, ...

If there’s one universal need in the animal kingdom, it’s the burning desire to reproduce. But most species need a bit of extra magic to get the job done. “It’s not all roses and chocolates,” says ...

For species to survive, their genes must be passed to the next generation through reproduction. More often than not, animals will do whatever it takes to ensure the survival of their offspring – even ...