Plants and animals have evolved all sorts of ways to make themselves more appealing to potential mates—including colorful ...

It’s important to remember that we humans are simply animals. A very advanced species, but members of the animal kingdom ...

Humans may have more in common with animals than we thought, especially when it comes to attraction. New research suggests we ...

Photograph of three male zebra finches (Taeniopygia castanotis), whose mating calls were used as part of the study. Credit: Raina Fan. The bright colors of butterfly wings, the sweet aromas of flowers ...

A new study from the University of Texas at Austin suggests humans and animals often prefer the same sounds. By using an ...

Your taste in music may feel unique, but there may be something more biologically innate driving your acoustic choices: A new ...

Citizen scientists listened to pairs of mating sounds from 16 different species, including male zebra finches, and selected ...

The bright colors of butterfly wings, the sweet aromas of flowers, and the euphonious melodies of songbirds all evolved as ...

When it comes to animals romancing in the wild, things get weird—really weird. Some animals offer bizarre gifts, some put on daring dances, and others? Well, let’s just say things get really messy.

Some sanctuaries offer shelter; The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado, offers rescued animals a place to reclaim their wild spirit. With more than 1,200 acres of land, it’s a refuge for ...

When female tiger salamanders choose a mate, it turns out that size does matter - tail size that is - and that's not the only factor they weigh. Findings of a Purdue University study show that animals ...