While every love story feels unique, romance follows a surprisingly universal pattern. First comes attraction—that initial spark of interest. Then courtship—the dating phase where two people connect ...

Love is complicated enough for humans, but in the animal kingdom, courtship can get downright bizarre as you’re about to see in the videos of the strangest animal mating rituals below. From underwater ...

The animal kingdom is full of bizarre and unexpected ways to attract a mate. From dancing birds and hypnotic light shows to gift-giving and even violent love, some species go to extreme lengths for ...

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.

Mating calls and rituals can be intercepted, or drowned out, by invasive species. Scientists are just starting to understand ...

From mantises that both eat and mate with their suitors at once to baboon couples that can’t turn off the PDA, these animal mating rituals are both crucial and wildly entertaining. 0:00 - Intro to 13 ...

Nottingham Trent University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Frustrated with which dating app to use? Unable to find “the one”? Spare a thought for some of the animal kingdom, ...