Which bird creates elaborate dance routines to attract mates?
Peacock
Bowerbird
Albatross
Sparrow
The male bowerbird creates intricate dance routines and decorative structures called bowers to attract females.
What animal uses a ‘love dart’ during courtship?
Snail
Frog
Penguin
Seahorse
Some species of snails use a calcium ‘love dart’ to inject hormones into their partner, increasing the chances of successful reproduction.
Which species sings complex songs to attract females?
Whale
Elephant
Giraffe
Shark
Male humpback whales sing complex and evolving songs to attract females and establish dominance.
What insect performs a ‘nuptial dance’ to woo females?
Bee
Ant
Spider
Butterfly
Male spiders perform elaborate dances, often involving vibrations and leg-waving, to attract and impress females.
Which amphibian inflates its vocal sac during courtship?
Toad
Salamander
Newt
Frog
Male frogs inflate their vocal sacs to amplify their croaks, attracting females from a distance.
What bird builds intricate nests to impress mates?
Robin
Hummingbird
Bowerbird
Eagle
Male bowerbirds build and decorate intricate nests, or bowers, to attract female mates.
Which mammal uses a song and dance routine in water?
Seal
Dolphin
Otter
Walrus
Male dolphins engage in synchronized swimming and acrobatic displays to impress females.
Which insect gifts a silk-wrapped prey to mates?
Dragonfly
Butterfly
Spider
Moth
Male nursery web spiders offer a silk-wrapped prey item to females as a courtship gift.
What bird performs an elaborate ‘sky dance’ during courtship?
Eagle
Albatross
Owl
Crane
Male cranes perform elaborate sky dances involving flapping, leaping, and calling to attract females.
Which animal uses synchronized flashing to attract mates?
Firefly
Jellyfish
Squid
Octopus
Male fireflies synchronize their bioluminescent flashes to attract female fireflies, creating stunning light displays.
Which bird uses a mud nest to attract a mate?
Flamingo
Penguin
Weaverbird
Swallow
Swallows build mud nests on vertical surfaces to attract mates and provide a safe place for their young.
What mammal sings underwater to attract females?
Seal
Whale
Otter
Dolphin
Male whales, particularly humpback whales, sing complex songs underwater to attract females and communicate with other whales.
Which insect presents a dead insect as a gift?
Dragonfly
Praying Mantis
Ant
Spider
Male praying mantises sometimes present dead insects as a nuptial gift to females, potentially reducing the risk of being eaten by their mate.
Which bird performs a moonwalk-like dance for courtship?
Flamingo
Pigeon
Manakin
Albatross
Male manakins perform a moonwalk-like dance on tree branches to attract females, showcasing their agility and coordination.
What mammal uses a ‘love song’ called singing sands?
Lynx
Lion
Mouse
Gibbon
Gibbons use ‘singing sands,’ which are complex vocalizations, to attract mates and communicate with each other over long distances in the forest.
Which fish builds a bubble nest to attract a mate?
Guppy
Betta
Goldfish
Catfish
Male betta fish build bubble nests on the water’s surface to attract females and provide a safe place for the eggs.
What reptile uses head bobs and push-ups in courtship?
Iguana
Chameleon
Turtle
Gecko
Male iguanas perform head bobs and push-ups to attract females and establish dominance among other males.
Which bird uses mimicry to attract a mate?
Parrot
Lyrebird
Crow
Robin
Male lyrebirds mimic the sounds of other birds, animals, and even mechanical noises to attract females with their impressive vocal range.
What amphibian uses a ‘courtship hug’ called amplexus?
Frog
Salamander
Newt
Toad
In amplexus, male frogs grasp females around the torso, ensuring that their sperm is in the optimal position to fertilize the eggs as they are laid.
Which insect uses a pheromone trail to attract mates?
Ant
Butterfly
Bee
Moth
Male moths release pheromones into the air, creating a trail that females follow to find a suitable mate.
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