Mating calls and rituals can be intercepted, or drowned out, by invasive species. Scientists are just starting to understand ...
While lifelong partnerships may seem rare, many animals form bonds that last for years or even a lifetime. From birds that reunite with the same partner season after season to mammals that raise ...
The results of inbreeding can be very distressing to witness. In this Instagram post, we see a captive lion with skull deformities, and in this post, we see another lion with drastically shortened ...
Some animals form lifelong pair bonds that run deeper than simple mating. These connections shape how they live, move, and interact with the world. When a partner is lost, the change is often visible.
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 ...
A boa constrictor in the U.K. gave birth to 14 babies — without a mate. Is it a miracle? The result of a secret rendezvous? Probably not. Females of species have the ability to reproduce asexually, ...
Some sanctuaries offer shelter; The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado, offers rescued animals a place to reclaim their wild spirit. With more than 1,200 acres of land, it’s a refuge for ...
A zoo has taken inspiration from TV's "Blind Date" to try and get two rare Malagasy fossas to mate as part of an international breeding program. Seven-year-old Zaza has recently arrived at Chester Zoo ...
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