Animal Reproduction
Reasons For Divorce In The Animal Kingdom
Divorce in monogamous birds has been seen to range from as low as 0% in waved albatrosses (Diomedea irrorata) to almost 100% in great blue
September 23, 2020
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Animal Reproduction
When His Courtship Display Attracts Predators
Predation is a common aspect of life for most members of the animal kingdom. It’s difficult to concentrate on wooing a partner with a courtship
March 4, 2020
Animal Parenting
Parenting Strategies of Egg-Laying Moms
In some species, egg-laying moms construct elaborate nests, burrows, or hiding spots for egg incubation. In other species, embryos are attached to the mother’s body
January 8, 2020
Animal Reproduction
Species That Use The Sun In Their Mating Signals
The environment can do a lot of things to increase your chances of sexual success, when used wisely. These species use the sun to help
January 1, 2020
Animal Reproduction
Mating Plugs: The Chastity Belts of the Animal Kingdom
Mating plugs are found in almost all groups of animals, from tiny nematodes to some of our closest primate relatives. Due to the often-contrasting needs
October 30, 2019
Animal Reproduction
Sexual Cannibalism
Sexual cannibalism represents perhaps the most extreme form of conflict between the sexes. This kind of behaviour is observed in several species of praying mantids
October 23, 2019
Animal Reproduction
6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Bedbug Sex
As a wild sex expert, I know a lot about the ins and outs of mating in the animal kingdom, and let me tell you,
October 16, 2019
Animal Reproduction
What Is Traumatic Insemination?
Traumatic mating has evolved repeatedly in several animal phyla. It is most common among arthropods – invertebrates with exoskeletons. Many kinds of behaviours fall into
October 9, 2019
Animal Reproduction
Female Pheromones
In the majority of cases, female pheromones are produced in order to communicate sexual maturity to prospective partners. For many invertebrates where prospective partners have
October 2, 2019