Alternative mating strategies of the Japanese scorpionfly have been studied sparingly over the years, primarily focusing on individual populations. Now, scientists compare the mating habits of male ...

In examining the mating rituals of roundworms, researchers uncovered a unique approach to reproduction that maximizes genetic fitness. Sparks fly when a female nematode meets her mate in a Petri dish.

The piece of Russian amber allowed scientists to recreate the ancient scene from the past and understand current animal behavior. The fossil, found in Kaliningrad, Russia, is a "unicorn" because it ...