To woo a mate, male whales rather fight than sing
For male humpback whales, singing may no longer be in vogue when it comes to seduction, researchers report.
To woo a mate, male whales rather fight than sing
For male humpback whales, singing may no longer be in vogue when it comes to seduction, researchers report.
Pee is a big part of giraffe sex lives
Giraffes have no set breeding season, don’t go into heat, and don’t make mating calls. New research digs into their unique sex lives.
Termite kings and queens are awesome parents, and then retire
Queen and king termites are fantastic parents to upstart colonies. But only until their offspring can take over.
Why animals’ bright colors can be warning or seduction
Animals’ bright colors can be a warning to predators or an appeal to mates. Scientists looked back in time to figure out why.
Traits for mating can align with traits for surviving heat
“…reproduction can sometimes actually be the leading reason for many of the adaptations that animals have for dealing with their local climate.”
Traits for mating can align with traits for surviving heat
“…reproduction can sometimes actually be the leading reason for many of the adaptations that animals have for dealing with their local climate.”
This mastodon migrated each year before dying in battle
A tusk from the Buesching mastodon reveals its annual migration pattern, report researchers. Northeast Indiana was likely a preferred summer mating ground for the solitary rambler.
Sugar trouble kills the mood for mating cockroaches
German cockroach courtship and mating involve a sugary secretion. New research clarifies how this system can go awry.
Worm sperm races really matter for evolution
Sexual selection can take place after mating, not just before, research on C. elegans worm sperm finds.