Fatal attractions are a standard movie plotline, but they also occur in nature, with much more serious consequences. As a ...

Dik-Dik. These tiny antelope are socially monogamous and form deep attachments to their mate. In these pair-bonded animals, the loss of their partner can be as traumatic as it is for humans.

All domestic animals are descended from wild ancestors, so it's not surprising that wildlife tries to mate with domesticated relatives. But it's dangerous.

Typically, many sexual animals find a mate based on observable characteristics, known as a phenotype. The animal with grander, flashier or more flamboyant features than its competitors is preferred.

Valentine's Day isn't just for humans: the animal kingdom has its own unique and fascinating ways of attracting mates. From elaborate dances to building impressive structures, these animals go all ...