In the animal kingdom, mating isn’t always about survival. From praying mantises to octopuses, some species die during or ...

Some animals form lifelong pair bonds that run deeper than simple mating. These connections shape how they live, move, and ...

Get ready for Valentine’s Day by learning how zoo matchmakers use science to “swipe right” for conservation. Mike Bock Male Andean bear Quito (above) has fathered two cubs at the Smithsonian’s ...