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Big size is not necessarily good
New research shows that size is not always an advantage in the animal world.
Oceanography
Males eat offspring to mate with new partners
Canned rattan male eat meat when they feel the first eggs are of poor quality, making it want to mate with other females to lay on.
Oceanography
Male cuttlefish confront two rival species to monopolize the squid
The fierce battle for mates between male cuttlefish was recorded by Luca Vaime at the popular resort of Tulamben in eastern Bali, Indonesia, Story Trender reported on Fe…
Oceanography
Giant octopus is not mated because it is easy to eat mates
The male octopus is almost twice as big as the partner, so it is more likely that the female will be the food.
Oceanography
Male sperm whales use the enemy's forehead and sink the boat
By computer simulation and data analysis of bone and bone structure, scientists have shown that sperm whales use their forehead to knock the enemy and can sink ships lar…
Oceanography
Fish build sand castle to attract mates
The male fish of the cichlid species living in East Africa often build sand castles with many different shapes, to attract females and drive away those who intend to att…
Oceanography
Bloodthirsty fish species and
Biologists at the University of Michigan have discovered a range of fat cells near the anterior dorsal fin of male male cobia when the female approaches.
Oceanography
Zebra fish change color to attract mates
A new study finds that zebrafish can also refine their appearance by changing color to attract their partners.
Oceanography
Albino whale follows her mother to find a partner
According to the Daily Mail, the mother of the Southern right whale had a hard journey from near Antarctica to the
Oceanography
Dolphins set up societies to compete for partners
According to previous studies, only humans and gray dolphins have reached the level of complex male organization in their communities.
Oceanography
Male seahorses like mates
Male seahorses have specific requirements when choosing their partners: increasing chances of successful reproduction. By carefully selecting and often favoring large fe…
Oceanography
Get a baby network to mate with your mother
Two scientists in South America have witnessed male dolphins attack a young animal of the same species, in order to force its mother to exercise early.
Oceanography
Sound communication in the ocean
An international research group on sound of deep-sea fish species recently discovered that eels use several muscle groups to produce sound that plays an important role i…
Oceanography
Dolphins flirt with their mates with ... trash
A South American water dolphin uses dry branches, moss and clay to attract mates and threatens opponents. British and Brazilian researchers observed male dolphins within…