Wild sex
Subtitle: the science behind mating in the animal kingdom
By: Dr. Carin Bondar
Edition: First Pegaus Books hardcover edition.
Publisher: Pegasus Books
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 366
ISBN-13: 9781681771663
Subjects: Sexual behavior in animals; Sexual selection in animals; Courtship in animals; Animal behavior
Description: Bondar examines the sex lives of our animal cousins, which are fiendishly difficult, infinitely varied, and often violent. They involve razor sharp penises, murderous cannibals, and chemical warfare in an epic battle between the sexes. Like us, animals must first find the perfect partner. You think we have it tough? Try having to do it while being hunted down by predators, against a backdrop of unpredictable or life-threatening conditions. Then, sperm and egg must successfully meet. Can you imagine doing this when your partner is intent on killing you or when other disgruntled singles are determined to throw you off your game?
Notes: "First published by The Orion Publishing Group as The Nature of Sex, London, 2015"--Title-page verso.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-366).