Throughout the animal kingdom, there are animals that form bonds that last a lifetime, showing loyalty and partnership that can be surprising to people. From birds to mammals, these creatures stick ...

Females with more potential mates can produce offspring with fewer harmful mutations, helping populations become more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Each Arctic wolf pack has a dominant female and male, who bond for life. You might expect that it would be more practical to keep ...

Think forever love is just a human thing? Not even close. While most wild animals take the quantity-over-quality approach when it comes to mating, a rare and fascinating few choose one partner and ...

Monogamy in the animal kingdom is rare. Only 3 to 5 percent of mammals mate with the same partner for life. It’s almost unheard of in the world of amphibians and reptiles. The exception is birds — 90 ...

As the planet continues to warm due to global climate change, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heat waves, is rising. Heat waves are not just uncomfortable for humans; ...

This article is the first installment of the new Hidden Planet column, which explores wondrous, unexpected and sometimes funny science of our planet and beyond. Dating and mating have never been ...

If you think you understand romance, think again. These animals will go to extreme lengths to ensure the survival of their species. Like humans, animals will do whatever it takes to win over that ...