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 ...

Not all species need sperm to fertilize an egg for sexual reproduction. Some species need sperm in order to induce completion of egg nucleus development, but then never use the sperm's DNA. I describe ...

Asexual reproduction, in which females reproduce without males by cloning themselves, has been documented in multiple species ...

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 ...

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.

Yes, you read that right. Virgin births are a thing, and they've been happening for millennia in some animals. It's something called parthenogenesis, which basically just means reproduction without ...

Fruit flies that normally must mate to reproduce can be genetically modified to give birth asexually for generations to come The common fruit fly normally needs a mate to reproduce. But scientists ...

Polar bears became a signature project in 2008. Since then, CREW has been striving to help determine why polar bears ...

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 ...

(MENAFN- The Conversation) 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 ...