Conjugation (or mating) of ciliates is a unique phenomenon among living beings. They have sex not for reproduction or pleasure — they seek to increase genetic variation. Scientists from St Petersburg ...

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

Some animals, from puffins and swans to prairie voles, are known to mate for life. For female mosquitoes, mating typically occurs once in their lifetime—lasting under 30 seconds—before the couple go ...

No need to buy this beetle a drink first. While many human men may struggle with the concept, male darkling beetles know the importance of foreplay — specifically, oral sex with his lady bug.

Insecticides can help protect crops against troublesome pests, but they also pose a risk for beneficial insects such as pollinators. A new study provided insight into how even sublethal doses of ...