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.
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 ...
The find suggests that epaulette sharks, known for their unusual ability to 'walk' along the seafloor, could be more ...
Lucinda Aulsebrook does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
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 ...
The regulation of seasonal reproduction in sheep is intricately linked to the actions of melatonin, a hormone whose secretion varies with the photoperiod. Central to this process are the melatonin ...