New research by Smithsonian scientists suggests that preferences for certain sounds might be evolutionarily conserved ...

Finding a lifelong partner is uncommon in the animal kingdom. Most species focus on mating opportunities rather than lasting ...

It’s well known that animals rely on odors to survive. Bees, for example, can follow the scent of a flower from far away to collect nectar and pollen. But in turbulent air, how do bees and other ...

It’s important to remember that we humans are simply animals. A very advanced species, but members of the animal kingdom ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While lifelong partnerships may seem rare, many animals form bonds that last for years or even a lifetime. From birds that reunite ...

Some animals form lifelong pair bonds that run deeper than simple mating. These connections shape how they live, move, and interact with the world. When a partner is lost, the change is often visible.

Male green treefrogs attract mates with loud calls, but new research shows parasites can subtly change those signals.

People and animals often prefer the same mating sounds. New study shows shared biology may shape what we find pleasing to ...

Coyotes are often described as adaptable survivors that thrive wherever humans live. That description, while accurate, leaves out an important part of their lives. Research over the past decade has ...

Photograph of three male zebra finches (Taeniopygia castanotis), whose mating calls were used as part of the study. Credit: Raina Fan. The bright colors of butterfly wings, the sweet aromas of flowers ...