When mammals have offspring, both in the wild and in captivity, new life is celebrated. This is especially true for species ...

Quite an advantage in today’s world.

Biologists like to say that reproduction is the ultimate investment, a costly gamble that shapes everything from lifespan to ...

Animal reproduction and breeding encompasses the full spectrum of natural, assisted and genetic processes that underpin the perpetuation, improvement and conservation of species across diverse taxa.

New research shows that epaulette sharks, often called “walking sharks,” can produce eggs without increasing their overall energy use.

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In the framework of an international research project, a team of scientists have demonstrated for the first time that asexual reproduction can be successful in the long term. The animal they studied ...

The improvements in animal care that have led to the aging population problem are laudable, but must now be accompanied by ...

Climate change has a wide range of effects on wildlife. It affects seasonal migration, reproduction times, body size and mass, and disrupts ecological processes, thereby posing challenges for the ...