Finding a mate is hard in the animal kingdom! As these strangest animal mating rituals show, it sometimes gets even more complicated after you do.

Swipe left on the ordinary—nature’s version of dating puts our modern love lives to shame. From deceptive dances to downright bizarre bedroom strategies, animals have evolved mating rituals that are ...

Many organisms leverage showy colors for attracting mates. Because color is a property of light (determined by its wavelength ...

Courtship behaviors are very similar in all cultures that allow people to choose their own love partners. Unfortunately, myths about courtship behaviors have evolved over the millennia and become a ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Love is in the air at Shedd Aquarium. For many animals, the changing of the season means it's time to pair up with a mate. The Shedd Aquarium's penguins have some unique courtship ...

The animal world is full of fascinating (and, let’s face it, bizarre) mating rituals. You will be shocked at the lengths various species will go to procreate. We will explore some seriously odd ...

The courtship rituals in the animal world can be brief or involved. Some males do elaborate dances for the ladies they seek to attract. Others spend days creating the perfect love nest in hopes of ...

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The male greater sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) is the largest grouse species in North America and puts on one of the most spectacular mating rituals. Their range spans the Sagebrush Sea (an ...