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Revealed: The mysterious sex dance of lyrebirds
The sex life of superb lyrebirds (Menura novaehollandiae) has just become even more colourful with the discovery of a mysterious elaborate performance after mating.
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Wildlife
Flying fox foreplay takes the Spiderman kiss to a whole new level
The intimate lives of flying foxes are wild and boundless compared to other animals.
Wildlife
Advice from the most romantic Australian animals
These Aussie animals have some top tips for Valentine’s Day.
Wildlife
The Aussie animals that mate themselves to death
These small marsupials keep turning up in people’s backyards, and the reason why is not what you’d expect.
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Queensland leopard shark makes first recorded sexual transition
Australian researchers have recorded the first instance of a shark switching from sexual to asexual reproduction.
Wildlife
Sex lives of reptiles could leave them vulnerable to climate change
We are only just starting to appreciate the full sexual diversity of animals.
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Turtles spotted mating bring hope for endangered species
Conservation efforts are proving successful for a group of endangered turtles.
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Sexual cannibalism could benefit male praying mantis
When a female praying mantis eats the male after mating, it’s a good thing for the male. In evolutionary terms, at least.
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Can spinifex lead to safer sex?
It’s an unlikely marriage, but a spiky native Australian grass could give us stronger, thinner condoms.
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Origins of sex reveal that fish did it sideways
Scientists identify the earliest instance of sexual reproduction in vertebrates.