Scientists compared genomes from 154 animal species and found that land animals share genetic tricks for surviving outside ...

Concerning the recent developments involving the Chelsea Bailey Animal Shelter, Butte-Silver Bow is at a pivotal point in regards to its options on how to best proceed. Whichever path they take it is ...

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, ...

One of the weirdest things about pea aphids is their reproductive cycle. Most animals reproduce in one of two ways: asexually or sexually. But the pea aphid does not stick to just one type of ...

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 smalltooth sawfish can grow up to 25 feet long, and possesses an impressive "saw" that can sense the weak electrical currents produced in the bodies of the small fish and crustaceans upon which it ...

Most animals follow a predictable biological script. They grow, reproduce, wear out, and then die. But a few species have missed that memo entirely. They regenerate lost body parts, halt aging, ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. — For weeks, zookeepers suspected that Autumn, the 8-year-old Masai giraffe, was pregnant again. The world had watched in awe on live video as Kiko, Autumn's first calf, dropped from ...

For some animals, reproduction comes at the ultimate cost—their own lives. While this may seem extreme, it's a natural strategy to maximize reproductive success. These species invest everything into ...

The benefits of genetically engineered livestock sound limitless: animals grow quicker and are disease-resistant, have healthier meat and flesh, and help medical researchers find cures for diseases.