Sex and the Animals

From mating lions to dancing birds of paradise, this jaw-dropping and hilarious tour through animal reproduction will change the way you see nature--and maybe even yourself.

Renowned wildlife expert Ron Magill and co-author Greg Cote deliver a shocking, hilarious, and surprisingly tender deep dive into the untamed world of animal sex. Drawing from Magill's hit presentation of the same name, Sex and the Animals offers a vivid, scientifically grounded exploration of how creatures court, seduce, and survive reproduction in the wild. Equal parts educational and outrageous, this isn't just a book about animals--it's a book about life, love, and everything that connects us.

With Magill's signature blend of expert knowledge and storytelling flair, you'll encounter everything from elephant romance and dolphin foreplay to the absurd mating risks faced by frogs, insects, and deep-sea creatures. Bursting with colorful anecdotes, evolutionary insight, and real-life parallels to human behavior, this book proves that when it comes to love and survival, animals really do do the darndest things.

Inside, you'll find:

• Bizarre, fascinating, and sometimes scandalous mating strategies from across the animal kingdom
• Surprising parallels between animal and human courtship, from primates to peacocks
• Hilarious, unfiltered stories that will leave you equal parts enlightened and entertained

If you liked Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins, Wild Sex, or How to Tame a Fox (and Build a Dog), then you'll love Sex and the Animals.