#mating-behavior

#mating-behavior

Male and female lacewings of the same species sing each other essentially the same romantic song. It's encoded in their DNA. One lacewing species sounds a bit like a purring cat, another one more like a growling stomach.

"We show a direct and positive effect of alcohol consumption on the mating success of male flies," said co-author Ian Keesey.

The male praying mantis faces a dilemma: engaging in reproduction can lead to his own demise, yet he plays a crucial role in the survival of his species.

Researchers found that intermittent fasting can boost sex drive in animals, particularly older males, by affecting serotonin levels. However, implications for humans need more study.