We talk a lot about cancer, but despite knowing that cancer affects almost every species, you might not be familiar with how cancer impacts other animals. Labroots has covered topics related to cancer ...

Climate change has now become one of the biggest threats to ecosystems globally, as global cycles that have helped species thrive for centuries have shifted. Birds in particular, for their elaborate ...

Researchers at Rice University have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist while others disappear over time. "This research not only ...

Researchers have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist while others disappear over time. In a recent paper published in the journal ...

Birds are so awesome, especially around this time of year. It's mating season, which means you get to see all of the cool birds doing all of their most impressive tricks. Whether that's mating dances, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. These three bird courtship displays are so bold, precise ...

In a recent paper published in the journal Evolution, Rafael S. Marcondes and Nicolette Douvas reveal that lekking—a mating system where males display for females without forming lasting bonds—is an ...