Finding a partner and sticking with them for life isn’t all that common in the animal world, but a few species really commit.

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 ...

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 ...

In humans, women live an average of five years longer than men. In seven out of ten animals species, the female will also outlast the male animal. For example, a female moose can live twice as long as ...

Beyond human bonds, enduring love thrives in the animal kingdom. Wolves, beavers, bald eagles, swans, and gibbons exemplify lifelong commitment. These creatures form deep connections, raise families ...

Rapid changes in Arctic temperatures are influencing animal reproductive behavior. A University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist published a study in the current edition of Science magazine, building on ...

Meet the Picathartes, a bird species that resides in the Congo and has done such for more than 44 million years. These birds mate for life, and in order for their relationship to work, both the male ...

Don't let nobody say that humans aren't some of the weirdest animals on the planet, particularly when it comes to mating and romance. But frankly, the competition is pretty intense. For every peculiar ...

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 ...

It’s 6 in the morning in Australia and Steve Irwin, a.k.a. “The Crocodile Hunter,” is on his cell phone from an airport near his home base at the Australia Zoo in Queensland. He’s supposed to be ...