The results of inbreeding can be very distressing to witness. In this Instagram post, we see a captive lion with skull ...

Fatal attractions are a standard movie plotline, but they also occur in nature, with much more serious consequences. As a conservation biologist, I’ve seen them play out in some of Earth’s most remote ...

The animal world is full of fascinating (and, let’s face it, bizarre) mating rituals. You will be shocked at the lengths various species will go to procreate. We will explore some seriously odd ...

Scientists found a “metallic blue” animal mating in the Western Ghats mountains and discovered a new species, a study said. Photos from Ramasamy Naicker and Jebin Jose via Naicker, Chandrika, ...

Tap dancing birds, shuffling spiders, and wiggling honeybees; dancing is not just a human phenomenon. Many types of animals ...

Dim the lights, put on some slow jams... get up in the tree? National Geographic's Crittercam technology just revealed a mating ritual never before seen in any bear species. An Andean bear named Ruru ...

Swipe left on the ordinary—nature’s version of dating puts our modern love lives to shame. From deceptive dances to downright bizarre bedroom strategies, animals have evolved mating rituals that are ...

Valentine's Day isn't just for humans: the animal kingdom has its own unique and fascinating ways of attracting mates. From elaborate dances to building impressive structures, these animals go all out ...

Joel Berger receives funding from Colorado State University and the Wildlife Conservation Society. Fatal attractions are a standard movie plotline, but they also occur in nature, with much more ...