Many species of insects, crustaceans, worms, and fish use glowing signals to attract mates. According to a new Current Biology study, animal lineages with bioluminescent courtship displays have more ...

As the summer sun slowly warmed the Andes Mountains in Chile, a seasonal creature emerged and stretched its eight legs. The “rare” animal set out in search of a mate. Visiting scientists spotted the ...

Splashes at the surface give an indication of the commotion below. Beneath the waves, a tornado of hundreds of devil rays swirl in a dizzying dance that goes on for hours. "It's amazing to see a ...

At a glance, the prehistoric potholes dotting the 100-million-year-old rock of Colorado’s Dinosaur Ridge might not look like much. The divots in the orange rock are rough and uneven, as if they were ...

A grey bird with a long neck and long legs bends over backward in a mating dance on a yellow-grassy plain. On Valentine's Day, lovers who are eager to woo their partners show their affection with ...

NEW YORK — Fireflies are the romantics of the insect world. In the summer months, they emerge from the ground with love on the brain. They only live for two to three weeks once they've become full ...