Finding a partner and sticking with them for life isn’t all that common in the animal world, but a few species really commit.

People are quick to tie the knot, but many animals say they’d rather not. In the animal kingdom, mating for life is a rarity.

In humans, women live an average of five years longer than men. In seven out of ten animals species, the female will also outlast the male animal. For example, a female moose can live twice as long as ...

A 13-year study of tiny penguins in Australia has dispelled the long-held myth that these seabirds mate for life, with the 'divorce rate' nearly 10 times that of the current statistics for US adults.

The question of what non-human animals experience is front and center in the zeitgeist. The acclaimed book An Immense World, by science journalist Ed Yong, delves into the remarkable sensory ...

Valentine's Day isn't just for humans: the animal kingdom has its own unique and fascinating ways of attracting mates. From elaborate dances to building impressive structures, these animals go all out ...

An endangered siamang was born last Sunday at ZooTampa. The animals mate for life and have songs to communicate. An endangered species of ape, a siamang, was born at ZooTama at Lowry Park on Oct. 27, ...

If there’s one universal need in the animal kingdom, it’s the burning desire to reproduce. But most species need a bit of extra magic to get the job done. “It’s not all roses and chocolates,” says ...

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 ...