The side-splotched lizard (*Uta stansburiana*) is a common reptile found in California, United States. In spring, the color ...

Three near-identical U.S. lizards have kept their identities for millions of years in a way that researchers compare to the ...

The side-splotched lizard (*Uta stansburiana*) is a common reptile found in California, United States. During spring, the ...

For a small number of animals, reproduction marks a biological endpoint rather than a stage in an ongoing life cycle. Death ...

Playing dead isn't the ultimate ghosting technique. Frogs use "tonic immobility" as a strategy to stay alive during mating ...

In the animal kingdom, mating isn’t always about survival. From praying mantises to octopuses, some species die during or ...

Understanding the evolution of insect mating behavior is essential for explaining how early insects adapted to life on land.

During the breeding season, the center of a pond serves as a hotspot for mating activity. Being at this coveted location signifies dominance and increases a male bullfrog's chances of attracting a ...

Males engage in a two-week-long sex marathon with as many females as they can find. Each frenzied encounter can last up to 14 ...

Understanding the evolution of insect mating behavior is essential for explaining how early insects adapted to life on land.

Male bonobos are able to decipher confusing fertility signals from females, say scientists. Most female mammals are only receptive to mating during ovulation, which provides males with precise signals ...