Biologists like to say that reproduction is the ultimate investment, a costly gamble that shapes everything from lifespan to ...
New research reveals walking sharks reproduction involves no extra energy use, challenging long-held beliefs about marine ...
Animals have been reproducing sexually for hundreds of millions of years, but not always like we do it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...
Many mammal populations in European and North American zoos are aging—a trend that jeopardizes the long-term viability of so-called reserve populations and, with it, a core mission of modern zoos in ...
A large-scale analysis of 117 mammal species found that preventing reproduction is associated with longer lifespans, suggesting a strong link between reproductive activity and life expectancy. Why do ...
One of the most fascinating abilities some animals have is the power to clone themselves to reproduce. Imagine if humans ...