Mating dances are not unusual in the bird kingdom, but the displays put on by birds of paradise are mesmerizing. The male bird in the above clip is doing his best to impress a female, and the display ...

More than just a fun time for the birds, this dance lets them know if they have found a compatible mate. Who has the largest wingspan in the Galapagos Islands, mates for life, and can safely drink ...

Size, colour and shape can all be reasons for animals to choose one individual over another as a mate. But in some species, behaviours that look like intricate dance steps play a very important role.