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

Mating calls and rituals can be intercepted, or drowned out, by invasive species. Scientists are just starting to understand ...

For a few fleeting weeks each winter, the famously elusive cats emerge from solitude, calling across the mountains in search of a mate.

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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.

There are some strange mating rituals in the wild. Birds court through dance and song, and some males fight for females’ attention, but what about the head bobbing of crested iguanas? Although the ...

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 ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio residents may soon see more coyotes as the animals’ mating season begins. Coyote mating season in Ohio typically occurs from late January through March, according to Ohio ...

Coyotes become more active during mating season – especially at dawn and dusk – which can mean more howling at night, more frequent daytime sightings while they search for mates and potentially more ...

Beluga whales avoid inbreeding by switching partners over time, helping a small, isolated population stay genetically healthy ...