How do animals decide when to fight and when to walk, fly, slither, or swim away? Most research on animal conflict has focused on the short-term costs of single interactions, but a pair of behavioral ...

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A new study published in Science and led by Monash University biologists reveals that the energy cost of reproduction is far greater than previously believed. The research, led by Dr. Samuel C Ginther ...

Some animals reproduce only once before dying. This life strategy, called semelparity, sees organisms channel all energy into ...

Why male animals look more attractive is a question that has fascinated scientists, wildlife lovers, and curious readers for ...