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
Tag: animal sex
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
Book Excerpts
Homosexuality in Nature
The ubiquity of homosexuality that occurs in nature means that its existence is likely to be explained in different ways in different scenarios. In truth,
August 14, 2019
Animal Reproduction
Mating Songs: What Do They Mean and How Do They Differ?
Many females rely on the mating songs of males to gain information about the males without even seeing them. Males use their vocalizations to gain
July 3, 2019