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 ...
When it comes to animals romancing in the wild, things get weird—really weird. Some animals offer bizarre gifts, some put on ...
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 ...
In the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, researchers from the University of East Anglia have captured something never before documented—a black-coated jaguar mating in the wild with a spotted jaguar.
What is the rut and how are humans impacting the rut? The rut is probably the most vital event in a species’ yearly life cycle. The rut is the mating season, usually fall, for many large mammals. It ...
If there’s one universal need in the animal kingdom, it’s the burning desire to reproduce. But most species need a bit of extra magic to get the job done. “It’s not all roses and chocolates,” says ...
Some animals mate for life. Others? Not so much [HOLA] Humans aren't the only ones who break hearts; in the wild, infidelity is practically a survival strategy. When we talk about love and loyalty in ...
Humans have shared life with animals for thousands of years, yet only a small number have ever become truly domesticated.