Animal Sex: News and Features

Male dark fishing spiders spontaneously die after sex — but their nutritious bodies provide fuel for their mates to have more offspring that are larger and healthier.

Mating in these strange-looking mollusks lasts for 2 to 3 hours, but it's unclear what exactly is going on during this time.

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Biologist and writer Carin Bondar leads the way into the intriguing world of animal sexual practices in her new book, "Wild Sex."

Bald eagle sex involves daring aerial moves, intricate nest building and lifelong monogamy.

Studying the sex life of flies might sound silly, but two researchers who did just that have saved the livestock industry billions of dollars.

These images reveal the Bombay night frogs have seven mating positions, with one that was just discovered in which the male is loosely draped over the female.

Scorpion sex usually involves peaceful dancing, but sometimes can also include stinging and cannibalism.

Red fox mating involves screaming, copulatory locks, and lifelong relationships.