How do animals decide when to fight and when to walk, fly, slither, or swim away? Most research on animal conflict has focused on the short-term costs of single interactions, but a pair of behavioral ...

A new study published in Science and led by Monash University biologists reveals that the energy cost of reproduction is far greater than previously believed. The research, led by Dr. Samuel C Ginther ...

The energy invested in animal reproduction is as much as 10 times greater than previously estimated when the metabolic load of bearing and caring for offspring is accounted for, according to a new ...

Animals have been reproducing sexually for hundreds of millions of years, but not always like we do it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Nagoya University researchers discovered a gene that actively suppresses food-odor detection in roundworms after reproduction ...

Animals possess circadian clocks, or 24 h oscillators, to regulate daily behavior. These typically take their cues from the periodic change of sunlight and darkness. However, many animals are also ...

Why male animals look more attractive is a question that has fascinated scientists, wildlife lovers, and curious readers for ...