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 ...

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 ...