Some animals are biologically programmed to die shortly after mating, a process known as semelparity. In certain species, males are consumed by females, directly contributing nutrients to developing ...

Butterfly Pavilion’s Valentine’s Day exhibit, Romance is Wild, showcases the world of invertebrate courtship. From a bush cricket offering his mate a gelatinous snack before breeding, to a female ...

They have been described as “zombie mating machines”. Did you know with a Plus subscription to Shropshire Star you get full access to our award winning journalism for the news that matters to you and ...

Female praying mantids are known for eating their mates, but what is the evolutionary advantage to this practice? This series of images is taken from film shot for Evolution: "Why Sex?" It depicts two ...