A grey bird with a long neck and long legs bends over backward in a mating dance on a yellow-grassy plain. On Valentine's Day, lovers who are eager to woo their partners show their affection with ...

Hummingbirds are beloved by bird watchers for their beauty and speed, but what about their courtship displays? Read here to ...

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 ...

Rapid changes in Arctic temperatures are influencing animal reproductive behavior. A University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist published a study in the current edition of Science magazine, building on ...

Animal courtship often involves more than fancy displays and songs. Some male animals also give courtship “gifts” to females, to help begin a mating relationship and help it on its way. But the gifts ...

Stumped for a means to court their Valentine’s Day sweethearts, some turned to nature. The Bell Museum of Natural History held its second annual “The Mating Game” over the Valentine’s day weekend.

Get ready for Valentine’s Day by learning how zoo matchmakers use science to “swipe right” for conservation. Mike Bock Male Andean bear Quito (above) has fathered two cubs at the Smithsonian’s ...