Some species of male birds dance to impress their mates, such as the complicated dance routine of the little red-capped manakin or the flashy display of the male peacock. In other species, the males ...

Near Yap Island, a remarkable natural spectacle unfolds. Female manta rays lead dozens of males in energetic chases. This courtship display, described as a “dance-off,” is vital for mating. Scientists ...

In this video, we're taking a trip down to the Maasai Mara to witness the amazing ostrich courtship dance. Watch as these ...

Mating dances are not unusual in the bird kingdom, but the displays put on by birds of paradise are mesmerizing. The male bird in the above clip is doing his best to impress a female, and the display ...

During mating season, Long-billed Hermit males gather in groups for a talent contest called a “lek.” From a perch, one male begins a courtship ritual that starts with a series of chirps. Other males ...

To woo a mate, the Albert's Lyrebird of Australia becomes a real song-and-dance bird. Each male first chooses a stage of entangled vines, then in performance he shakes the vines as part of his ...

The male European fiddler crab attracts his mate by performing a courtship dance. New research says that dance isn't just notable for its visuals — it's notable for its vibrations, too. During ...

GLADWIN COUNTY, MI – The American woodcock will soon begin its annual courtship rituals in Michigan, which includes a dramatic spiraling aerial courtship dance. “The dramatic dance of the American ...

OSAKIS, Minn. — When it comes to birds, Minnesota has the singing part well covered. Mourning doves, cardinals and blue jays are among the songbirds providing the state’s outdoor soundtrack. But this ...

A male ostrich performs a jaw-dropping courtship dance full of humor and showmanship.

At Dinosaur Ridge, researchers uncovered a remarkable and unusual site where dinosaurs gathered and performed mating dances over 100 million years ago—and it might be the largest “lekking” area ever ...