Animals mating with the same sex is a common trait, having evolved so repeatedly in mammals that it is now thought to be helpful for social bonding and reducing conflict. Over 1,500 species of animal ...

Can animals be gay? It’s a common question. Some people want animal sexual behavior to help them decide what’s “natural” when it comes to sex and attraction. Others argue that we can’t apply human ...

From ducks to dolphins, females have developed sex organs that help them deter undesirable suitors and derive pleasure from non-reproductive behavior Rachel E. Gross Biologists of the past often ...

Cephalopods display some of the most diverse and elaborate reproductive strategies in the marine realm. Their mating systems encompass behaviours such as sexual mimicry, dynamic visual signalling, ...

Pollutants affected fish over multiple generations, according to researchers. Pollution from the production of antidepressant medication is altering fish behavior and reproductive traits, highlighting ...

Source: Shark Bay Research Program, used with permission. Species across the animal kingdom play, suggesting the behavior has benefits. Scientists have long hypothesized a link between juvenile social ...