Finding a mate is hard in the animal kingdom! As these strangest animal mating rituals show, it sometimes gets even more ...

Animal reproduction and breeding encompasses the full spectrum of natural, assisted and genetic processes that underpin the perpetuation, improvement and conservation of species across diverse taxa.

Some animals reproduce only once before dying. This life strategy, called semelparity, sees organisms channel all energy into reproduction. Mechanisms include stress hormone overload, sexual ...

The reproductive performance and growth trajectories of rabbits are governed by a complex interplay of genetic, nutritional, and hormonal factors. Critical growth factors, including pre-mating hormone ...

For some animals, reproduction comes at the ultimate cost—their own lives. While this may seem extreme, it's a natural strategy to maximize reproductive success. These species invest everything into ...

Learn how long-term mate switching helps a small beluga whale population maintain genetic diversity.

In examining the mating rituals of roundworms, researchers uncovered a unique approach to reproduction that maximizes genetic fitness. Sparks fly when a female nematode meets her mate in a Petri dish.

"The aim of this book is to present a readable account of butterfly behaviour, based on field observations, great photographs and the latest research. The main focus is on courtship and mating - ...

A team of shark researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has solved a long-standing mystery, identifying the first ...

Scientists discovered that a subtle behavior by the female of the species dictates whether the quick-fire procreation process ...

Researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) Shark Lab have solved a long-standing global mystery ...