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151. Fatal distraction

Author

Brooks, Michael

Subjects
Courtship of animals -- Analysis, Literature/writing, Political science
Abstract

Sex has been the downfall of many species--and that includes German turtles and unwary praying mantises. This month, scientists have been speculating over what killed a brace of copulating turtles [...]

Published
2012

152. Missed connection

Author

Betts, Kellyn

Subjects
Global warming -- Research, Courtship of animals -- Analysis, Hummingbirds -- Sexual behavior -- Observations, Anthropology/archeology/folklore, Biological sciences, Earth sciences, Science and technology, Zoology and wildlife conservation
Abstract

When broad-tailed hummingbirds (Selasphorus platycercus) migrate from Central America to their spring and summer breeding grounds in the Santa Catalina Mountains of Arizona and Colorado the older, more experienced males [...]

Published
2012

154. Love me?

Author

Bishop, Gerry

Subjects
Cranes (Birds) -- Behavior, Courtship of animals -- Analysis
Abstract

With neck bent and break poked in the air, this African crowned crane poses for his mate. Then he blows up the red sac on his throat and calls, Ya-oooou-goo-LUNG! […]

Published
1994

155. Eyespot deficits stymie peacocks: females appear to require a minimum number of flecks

Author

Milius, Susan

Subjects
Eye -- Physiological aspects, Peafowl -- Physiological aspects -- Behavior, Courtship of animals -- Analysis, Science and technology
Abstract

The tale of how the peacock got his eyespots has taken a new turn. His shimmering train of feathers tipped with eye-shaped spots ranks among the most cited examples of [...]

Published
2011

156. Bug beat

Author

Swanson, Diane

Subjects
Moths -- Behavior, Courtship of animals -- Analysis, Pollination by insects -- Analysis, Science and technology
Published
2006

157. Love flap

Author

Patel, Prachi

Subjects
Courtship of animals -- Analysis
Published
2006

158. Jeux sans frontieres

Author

Patel, Kam

Subjects
Courtship of animals -- Analysis, Courtship -- Analysis, Human beings -- Influence of environment, Education
Abstract

Mating behavior in humans is linked to brain structure, according to David Buss, psychologist, who has studied this behavior across a number of cultures. Buss argues that some behavior is universal, such as seeking a mate with intelligence, good health, dependability and kindness. Cultural variations include the importance placed on virginity, while gender variations include men desiring younger women and seeking attractiveness, while women seek older men who have more access to resources.

Published
1995

159. Almanac: January. (Geographica)

Subjects
Courtship of animals -- Analysis, Ducks -- Habitat
Abstract

Wintering far to the north of most other waterfowl, some tough little ducks face frigid storms on the coasts of North America, Europe, and Asia. Oldsquaws--now officially called long-tailed ducks--are [...]

Published
2002

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