The animal kingdom is full of bizarre mating rituals – and one of the oddest must be the Persian carpet flatworm ...

When it comes to animals romancing in the wild, things get weird—really weird. Some animals offer bizarre gifts, some put on daring dances, and others? Well, let’s just say things get really messy.

Ever heard of a liger? Or how about a zonkey? If you're unfamiliar, crossbreeding is the strengthening of the species genes of one animal by breeding with a stronger mate of another animal. Sometimes ...

Sea otters are popular for holding hands while floating together and using rocks to crack shellfish. Adorable, right? But ...

A newly discovered group of tarantulas is so bizarre that scientists had to invent a whole new genus—Satyrex—to describe them. With unusually long mating appendages and fierce, hissing defenses, these ...

One of the easiest animals to recognise anywhere in the world, due to its long neck, distinct markings, and tall stature, is ...