In African wilds, male black mambas engage in wrestling for mating rights. This combat is a non-lethal display of strength. Snakes rise, twist, and press, trying to push the rival's head down. The ...

Finding a mate is hard in the animal kingdom! As these strangest animal mating rituals show, it sometimes gets even more complicated after you do.

Courting is as unique to a species as dietary habits or dwelling. Some mating rituals seem almost aggressive, while others are dance-like and graceful. They can even be beautifully intimate, mimicking ...