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.

There are some strange mating rituals in the wild. Birds court through dance and song, and some males fight for females’ attention, but what about the head bobbing of crested iguanas? Although the ...

A male hooded seal has a unique mating ritual. ©Agami Photo Agency/Shutterstock.com The animal world is full of fascinating (and, let's face it, bizarre) mating rituals. You will be shocked at the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In 1995, Japanese divers spotted 'mystery circles' on the ocean floor that turned out to be the handiwork of the male pufferfish ...

The nocturnal mating rituals of hairy scarab beetles are helping pollinate one of Perth's most common native trees, in a discovery that highlights the unusual adaptations of Australian plants and the ...

Animal sex can be shocking, slimy, even downright scary. Dr Ann Jones takes a deep dive into five extraordinary animal mating rituals from around the world.