As you begin to see nests full of baby chicks and fledgling birds hopping around in your backyard, you may wonder: how do birds mate? The answer is actually different from what we’ve come to expect as ...

Mating dances are not unusual in the bird kingdom, but the displays put on by birds of paradise are mesmerizing. The male bird in the above clip is doing his best to impress a female, and the display ...

When it comes to animals romancing in the wild, things get weird—really weird. Some animals offer bizarre gifts, some put on ...

Researchers at Rice University have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist while others disappear over time. In a recent paper ...

In one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind, Rice researchers analyze how different mating practices shape evolution and survival Researchers at Rice University have uncovered new insights ...

LOS ANGELES — The past two mating seasons ended in heartbreak for Jackie and Shadow, Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle couple. Thousands of fans who eagerly follow the bird’s antics via webcam were ...