For some animals, reproduction comes at the ultimate cost—their own lives. While this may seem extreme, it's a natural strategy to maximize reproductive success. These species invest everything into ...

An endangered siamang was born last Sunday at ZooTampa. The animals mate for life and have songs to communicate. An endangered species of ape, a siamang, was born at ZooTama at Lowry Park on Oct. 27, ...

Fatal attractions are a standard movie plotline, but they also occur in nature, with much more serious consequences. As a conservation biologist, I’ve seen them play out in some of Earth’s most remote ...

Marine otters live on rocky coasts with extreme swells and strong winds, with their dens built into crevices and caves. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission ...

Life cycles require the creation of an autonomous individual, that individual’s growth and that individual’s reproduction In ...

The animal world is full of fascinating (and, let’s face it, bizarre) mating rituals. You will be shocked at the lengths various species will go to procreate. We will explore some seriously odd ...

TAMPA, Fla. — April has arrived, and so has mating season for one of Florida's "snappiest" creatures, the alligator. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says gators begin to find ...

When we talk about love and loyalty in the animal kingdom, swans and penguins usually steal the spotlight. They mate for life, share parenting duties, and seem to be the epitome of romantic commitment ...