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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: capybaras 'dating' in lake at Rural, in Seropédica

A pair of capybaras was spotted engaging in mating behavior at the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro's campus in Seropédica.

Mar 19 • 11:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SEE AND LISTEN: A lynx was caught on a trail camera in Pärnu County searching for a mate

A lynx in Pärnu County, Estonia, was recorded on a trail camera vocalizing while searching for a mate during its mating season.

Mar 18 • 18:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

New Study: How Acrobatically Flies Mate

A new study reveals the acrobatic mating behaviors of mayflies, showcasing their remarkable physical adaptations during the brief courtship ritual.

Mar 15 • 13:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: photographer captures in Rondônia the song of a bird that can only be heard 15 days a year

The uirapuru bird, known for its elusive nature and beautiful song, can only be observed singing for a short period each year in the Amazon rainforest, particularly during its mating season.

Mar 15 • 12:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The only flightless parrot has a special problem when mating. Its discovery could help save the species

A unique issue affecting the mating of the only flightless parrot has been identified, which may play a critical role in efforts to save the species.

Mar 14 • 05:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Paula witnessed a battle of lynx males up close – Received an extraordinary video

Paula recorded an exceptional video of male lynxes battling during their mating season.

Mar 13 • 18:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Holidays and sex! Studies show that our breeding calendar is influenced more by Christmas than by genes

The article discusses how human mating patterns are affected by cultural factors, particularly holidays like Christmas, rather than solely genetic or seasonal determinants.

Mar 8 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rare Footage: Cameras Capture Mating of Maned Wolves in Ecological Reserve

Cameras at the Cunhataí Porã Ecological Reserve in Brazil have captured a rare mating event of maned wolves, providing valuable data for conservation efforts in the region.

Mar 5 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

How solitary animals mate in nature: some 'seduce', while others travel great distances for a female

The article explores mating behaviors of solitary animals, highlighting that after a brief mating period, these species usually separate, with the female taking sole responsibility for offspring.

Mar 1 • 12:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Neanderthals and Modern Humans: New DNA Study Reveals Ancestral Mating Habits

A new study on DNA reveals patterns of interbreeding between Neanderthals and modern humans, showing how shared genetic traits are distributed across chromosomes, particularly focusing on the X chromosome.

Feb 27 • 11:16 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

License Hunting of Lynx: The Nature Conservation Association Criticizes the Decision

The Nature Conservation Association criticizes the decision to allow lynx hunting during their mating season in Östergötland, questioning the impact on vulnerable cubs.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Male Neanderthals mated more with female Homo sapiens, study indicates

A new study indicates that most interbreeding between Neanderthals and modern humans involved male Neanderthals mating with female Homo sapiens.

Feb 26 • 20:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Constant sexual assaults lead female turtles to leap off cliffs in Macedonia

A study reveals that aggressive mating behavior among male turtles on Golem Grad island is endangering the female population, causing some to fall off cliffs.

Feb 20 • 15:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Males' Persistent Mating Attempts Lead to ‘Extinction’ Crisis: The Tragedy of Female Turtles on an Isolated Island

Male Hermann turtles are overwhelming the female population, leading to serious implications for their survival on a remote island in North Macedonia.

Feb 18 • 08:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The solitary snow leopard: How do they 'ask out' during mating season?

Snow leopards, solitary animals that inhabit the mountainous regions of Central Asia, engage in unique courting behaviors during their mating season, despite their generally solitary lifestyle.

Feb 17 • 23:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Foxes Got Stuck by Their Rear Ends in Tampere – Expert: Here's What Happened

A reader in Tampere documented a peculiar incident of foxes seemingly stuck together, later explained as a natural mating behavior by an expert.

Feb 16 • 17:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Biology: "With their songs, males stake their territory and impress females"

Birdsong is becoming more frequent as various species of birds start their mating rituals even in February.

Feb 13 • 12:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Frog's Love Song Changes with Temperature

A new study reveals that temperature influences frog songs, with lower temperatures resulting in less attractive calls, while warmer temperatures enhance mating rituals.

Feb 13 • 04:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

In the USA, plans for mating camps are being considered - the birth rate is also poor there

A prominent American organization is proposing matchmaking camps aimed at increasing birth rates by providing singles with support and incentives.

Feb 8 • 12:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why the Teiú Gets Warmer During Mating Season? Research Finds Unprecedented Data

Researchers in Brazil have discovered how the Teiú lizard can elevate its body temperature during mating season, even in cold burrows, challenging previous biological assumptions regarding heating mechanisms in reptiles.

Feb 7 • 11:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

When David (the deer) took on Goliath (the rhinoceros): The viral video from a zoo in Poland

A viral video from a Polish zoo showcases an encounter between a deer and a rhinoceros, attributed to excessive testosterone in the deer due to its mating behavior.

Jan 13 • 05:19 UTC

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