New research by Smithsonian scientists suggests that preferences for certain sounds might be evolutionarily conserved ...

Finding a lifelong partner is uncommon in the animal kingdom. Most species focus on mating opportunities rather than lasting ...

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.

Photograph of three male zebra finches (Taeniopygia castanotis), whose mating calls were used as part of the study. Credit: Raina Fan. The bright colors of butterfly wings, the sweet aromas of flowers ...

People and animals often prefer the same mating sounds. New study shows shared biology may shape what we find pleasing to ...

Scientists found “large”-eyed creatures with “slender” limbs mating on Sulawesi Island and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Madrosah Sunnah via Unsplash In a mountainous swamp of ...

From mantises that both eat and mate with their suitors at once to baboon couples that can’t turn off the PDA, these animal mating rituals are both crucial and wildly entertaining. 0:00 - Intro to 13 ...