Scientists discovered that a subtle behavior by the female of the species dictates whether the quick-fire procreation process ...

For some animals, reproduction comes at the ultimate cost—their own lives. While this may seem extreme, it's a natural strategy to maximize reproductive success. These species invest everything into ...

Millipedes are usually too shy to mate above ground, but this species has no issue getting it on in a petri dish. Stephanie Ware, Field Museum SHARE After much anticipation, we now know exactly how ...

Female mosquitoes that transmit dengue virus and other diseases are actually in charge during sex, according to a study 1 that challenges the long-held view that they are passive participants.