Reproduction is a normal part of life, and while sex might seem like a quick and straightforward process for humans, that’s not always the case in the animal kingdom. Some animals reproduce in rougher ...

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.

If you’ve ever had a spiny leaf insect as a pet, or you’re considering getting one, hopefully someone has warned you about this: if you put one in your enclosure, you might come back some time later ...

An Asian water dragon hatched from an egg at the Smithsonian National Zoo, and her keepers were shocked. Why? Her mother had never been with a male water dragon. Through genetic testing, zoo ...

A new study published in Science and led by Monash University biologists reveals that the energy cost of reproduction is far greater than previously believed. The research, led by Dr. Samuel C Ginther ...

The energy invested in animal reproduction is as much as 10 times greater than previously estimated when the metabolic load of bearing and caring for offspring is accounted for, according to a new ...

For a small number of animals, reproduction marks a biological endpoint rather than a stage in an ongoing life cycle. Death ...

Nature's reproductive wonders are revealed as several female animals, including Komodo dragons, sharks, and even birds like California condors, can reproduce without a male. This remarkable ability, ...

Scientists were able to revive a tiny-worm like organism found in 24,000 year old Siberian ice. The worm was able to eat and reproduce after thawing. The findings could provide clues into how to ...

About 3 to 5% of mammals are known to be monogamous, meaning they select one mate for life. Still, many monogamous species ...