Don't let nobody say that humans aren't some of the weirdest animals on the planet, particularly when it comes to mating and romance. But frankly, the competition is pretty intense. For every peculiar ...

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.

When female tiger salamanders choose a mate, it turns out that size does matter - tail size that is - and that's not the only factor they weigh. Findings of a Purdue University study show that animals ...

Some sanctuaries offer shelter; The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado, offers rescued animals a place to reclaim their wild spirit. With more than 1,200 acres of land, it’s a refuge for ...

Swipe left on the ordinary—nature’s version of dating puts our modern love lives to shame. From deceptive dances to downright bizarre bedroom strategies, animals have evolved mating rituals that are ...

Pandemic or not, animals are going to find a way to get down and procreate. Whether it’s a mountain lion braving a Southern California freeway to find a mate or snails looking for love, creatures are ...

Fatal attractions are a standard movie plotline, but they also occur in nature, with much more serious consequences. As a conservation biologist, I’ve seen them play out in some of Earth’s most remote ...

Love in the animal kingdom can come with some interesting twists and turns. From kamikaze mating honeybees, to post-coitus cannibal spiders, mating isn’t always pleasant. On the other hand, some of ...

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 ...