mating

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That could indicate lower levels of competition among males and potentially different mating systems elsewhere.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

His doctoral thesis involved years watching the aggressive mating dance of the 10-spined stickleback.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Palps are specialized appendages that male spiders use to transfer sperm during mating.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

The cam has followed Jackie and Shadow, who have been mating since 2018, and made the birds worldwide celebrities and regular fixtures of morning TV shows.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Now, all this time El-ahrairah was dancing and mating and boasting that he was going to Frith’s meeting to receive a great gift.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams