Plants and animals have evolved all sorts of ways to make themselves more appealing to potential mates—including colorful ...

It’s important to remember that we humans are simply animals. A very advanced species, but members of the animal kingdom ...

A new study from the University of Texas at Austin suggests humans and animals often prefer the same sounds. By using an ...

Photograph of three male zebra finches (Taeniopygia castanotis), whose mating calls were used as part of the study. Credit: Raina Fan. The bright colors of butterfly wings, the sweet aromas of flowers ...

The bright colors of butterfly wings, the sweet aromas of flowers, and the euphonious melodies of songbirds all evolved as ...

Whether it’s a canary’s chirp or a treefrog’s croak, humans tend to prefer many of the same sounds that animals do themselves ...

People and animals often prefer the same mating sounds. New study shows shared biology may shape what we find pleasing to hear.

Citizen scientists listened to pairs of mating sounds from 16 different species, including male zebra finches, and selected ...

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.