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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 ...

Animals reproduce in one of two distinct ways: egg-laying or live birth. By studying an evolutionarily recent transition from egg-laying to live-bearing in a marine snail, collaborative research has ...

Animals reproduce in a variety of fascinating ways. Some species, including humans and many other mammals, give birth to live young that develop inside the mother’s body. Others reproduce through less ...

For most animals, sex is an egg-meets-sperm affair that requires both a male and a female. Aptly, this is called sexual reproduction. However, some species have the remarkable ability to reproduce ...

Some animals, like Komodo dragons and sharks, were found to reproduce without mating, a process termed parthenogenesis. California... Read More Some animals, like Komodo dragons and sharks, were found ...

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, ...

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 ...