Reproduction in animals varies from species to species. Some types of reproduction, like parthenogenesis, are more unusual than others. This reproductive method requires only one individual rather ...

Hissing cockroaches are some of the largest cockroaches in the world, and also have an intersting form of birth. Read here to ...

Across the animal kingdom, menopause is something of an evolutionary blip. We humans are one of the few animals to experience it. Sam Ellis, an animal behavior researcher at the University of Exeter, ...

Some animals have reproductive strategies so extreme that they can lead directly to their own death. In certain species, intense mating competition or biological stress pushes the body beyond its ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. “In general, cannibalism of offspring is super widespread ...

Imagine if humans could do that—no need for a partner or complicated dating processes. Just think of the possibilities! wink, wink. Cloning in animals refers to asexual reproduction, where an organism ...

OZARK, Mo. — An endangered Ozark hellbender raised by the Saint Louis Zoo has successfully reproduced within the Current River. This is a significant milestone in the recovery efforts of the species, ...

Nature is full of wonders, and some of the most amazing surprises come from how animals reproduce. While most of us think that having babies always requires a male and a female, that’s not true for ...

Krish Sanghvi receives funding from Society for the study of evolution (Rosemary grant award). Irem Sepil receives funding from the Royal Society, BBSRC and Wellcome Trust. Regina Vega-Trejo receives ...