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Why Pygmies of Africa Are So Short

Posted Fri Apr 27, 2012 09:43 AM ET | 0

Genetics and adaptations to living in the forest both played a role in keeping the people's height diminutive. Read more

New Purple Crab Species Found in Philippines

Posted Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:24 AM ET | 0

Female preference likely led to the crabs' unique coloring. Read more

Four new species of freshwater crab, bright purple in color, have been discovered in the biologically diverse but ecologically-threatened Philippines.

Giant Panda's Tricky Sex Lives Revealed

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Apr 4, 2012 04:00 PM ET | 0

Females are only "in the mood" for about a day -- three at the most -- each year. Read more

Sex-Deprived Flies Drink More

Posted Thu Mar 15, 2012 03:41 PM ET | 0

Rejected flies take refuge in booze, while others are more likely to pass on the alcohol. Read more

Estrogen Turns Male Snakes into Same-Sex Charmers

Posted Sat Feb 11, 2012 09:31 AM ET | 0

The finding has implications for understanding the environmental impact of compounds that mimic the effect of estrogen. Read more

Sex Is Scary and Castrating for Spider

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Feb 1, 2012 05:00 AM ET | 0

Sex is so dangerous for some that they actually castrate themselves during the act but it makes them stronger. Read more

Animals Use Illusion to Woo Mates: Photos

Posted Thu Jan 19, 2012 02:00 PM ET | 0

Animals, like humans, use all sorts of visual trickery to attract mates. Read more

Men Think They're Hot -- And It Works

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:30 AM ET | 0

By overestimating how much women want them, men may increase their chances of scoring. Read more

How She-Male Birds Win the Girl

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Nov 9, 2011 09:31 AM ET | 0

Birds of prey may have a macho image, but some male raptors look and act feminine, fooling everyone. Read more

Mystery Behind Virgin Births Explained

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Oct 14, 2011 02:30 PM ET | 0

An eastern diamond rattlesnake gives birth five years after mating. How does she swing it? Read more

Sea Squid Are Same-Sex Swingers

Posted Wed Sep 21, 2011 09:11 AM ET | 0

Male squid are just as likely to mate with other males as with females, deep-sea observations reveal. Read more

Neanderthal-Human Sex Likely Rare

Posted Tue Sep 13, 2011 08:31 AM ET | 0

A new DNA-based model suggests coupling between the two happened at a rate of less than 2 percent. Read more

Birds Are Changing Their Tune

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Aug 29, 2011 03:00 PM ET | 0

Because of noise pollution, some birds are forced to sing at higher frequencies making them less attractive. Read more

Sex with Neanderthals Made Us Stronger

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Aug 25, 2011 02:00 PM ET | 0

Modern humans developed stronger immune systems after they interbred with Neanderthals. Read more

The Playboy Gene: Promiscuity Can Be Inherited

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Mon Jun 13, 2011 03:00 PM ET | 0

The genetic predisposition to play the field appears to be locked into the DNA of socially monogamous species, including humans. Read more

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