Animals more likely to eat their young are those with faster reproductive cycles. “Species that have large broods might be ...

Cutting off reproduction — from birth control to castration — consistently adds years to life across species, even humans.

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.

How do animals decide when to fight and when to walk, fly, slither, or swim away? Most research on animal conflict has focused on the short-term costs of single interactions, but a pair of behavioral ...

A global analysis of zoo records and published studies reveals that blocking reproduction through contraception or ...

Blocking reproduction through contraception or sterilization increases lifespan in both male and female mammals across more ...

Nagoya University researchers discovered a gene that actively suppresses food-odor detection in roundworms after reproduction ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Bdelloid rotifers are ancient, asexual, oddballs. The teeny-tiny ...

The peppered moth is an iconic example of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. For centuries peppered moths (Biston betularia) were common in the forests around Manchester, ...