For a male hermit crab, sex is a dangerous business, says Stuart Blackman. With a penis tucked away safely within the coils of his shell, he must come out into the open to fertilise a female, which ...

A new study comparing 59 species of primates linked same-sex sexual behavior to scarce resources and more predators in socially complex species. The findings show diverse sexual behaviors are common — ...

For a few fleeting weeks each winter, the famously elusive cats emerge from solitude, calling across the mountains in search of a mate.

For a few fleeting weeks each winter, the famously elusive cats emerge from solitude, calling across the mountains in search of a mate.

Some animals rely on smell more than sight or sound. From elephants to moths, discover the creatures with the strongest noses on Earth and how scent helps them survive, hunt, and navigate.

The fact that primates other than humans engage in homosexual behavior is well-documented. A recent study in Nature Ecology & ...

There’s a lot of drama to see at the local elephant seal viewing point this breeding season. Here’s what to know.