Scientists have recorded same-sex behavior across many animal groups, including mammals, birds, and reptiles. Still, the meaning of that behavior depends on the species and the context. Behavior that ...

Juvenile social play predicts adult reproductive success in male bottlenose dolphins, a new study has found. Juvenile social play predicts adult reproductive success in male bottlenose dolphins, a new ...

Source: Shark Bay Research Program, used with permission. Species across the animal kingdom play, suggesting the behavior has benefits. Scientists have long hypothesized a link between juvenile social ...

A new study on mayflies of the genus Ecdyonurus illustrates just how multifaceted and surprising reproductive behavior in nature can be. Entomologists at the State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart ...

A pioneering study has unveiled the first paired observations of sexual behavior and vocalizations in wild leopard seals. The study on the mysterious leopard seal represents a major advance in ...

A new study tracing the evolution of same-sex sexual behavior in mammals, using phylogenetic analyses, suggests these behaviors may have evolved in part to strengthen social bonding and relationships.

Animal species employ chemical communication as a vital means of exchanging information about identity, reproductive status, and environmental conditions. Olfactory cues, derived from glandular ...

Life in nature is not just about survival. Organisms often help their relatives reproduce. This is explained by inclusive fitness theory. It suggests helping kin passes on genes. This behavior is seen ...

I'm always looking for books and documentaries about animals about whom I know little to nothing, so I was thrilled to learn of a new book by Dr. David Hone, one of the world's leading dinosaur ...