A boa constrictor in the U.K. gave birth to 14 babies — without a mate. The process is called parthenogenesis, from the Greek words for “virgin” and “birth.” It tends to occur in ...

All domestic animals are descended from wild ancestors, so it's not surprising that wildlife tries to mate with domesticated relatives. But it's dangerous.

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 ...

The problem is that often these animals’ wild relatives live nearby, and huge, testosterone-driven wild males may try to mate with domestic or tamed relatives.

A new exhibition at the British Library in London explores how animals have been documented over the past 2,000 years. “Animals: Art, Science and Sound” makes the case that sound is just as ...

Why So Many Savanna Animals Mate for Life From jackals to hornbills, many grassland animals form a deep bond with their partner ...

A flesh-eating maggot is threatening Texas’ booming cattle industry, nationwide grocery prices and the state’s diverse wildlife. As the New World screwworm inches closer to the U.S.’s southern border, ...

When the total solar eclipse happens on Monday, animals at homes, farms and zoos may act strangely. Researchers can’t wait to see what happens when day quickly turns to night.

These five animals that mate for life and stay loyal forever show us that deep, lasting love isn’t just a story humans tell themselves, it’s something wild, instinctive, and surprisingly tender.

A boa constrictor in the U.K. gave birth to 14 babies — without a mate. The process is called parthenogenesis, from the Greek words for “virgin” and “birth.” It tends to occur in ...

A boa constrictor in the U.K. gave birth to 14 babies — without a mate. Is it a miracle? The result of a secret rendezvous? Probably not. Females of species have the ability to reproduce ...