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Biologists like to say that reproduction is the ultimate investment, a costly gamble that shapes everything from lifespan to ...
New research shows that epaulette sharks, often called “walking sharks,” can produce eggs without increasing their overall energy use.
A new study published in Science and led by Monash University biologists reveals that the energy cost of reproduction is far greater than previously believed. The research, led by Dr. Samuel C Ginther ...
The improvements in animal care that have led to the aging population problem are laudable, but must now be accompanied by ...
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.
In India’s harsh deserts, spiny-tailed lizards subtly change diets with seasons, storing energy for winter and shifting food ...
New research reveals walking sharks reproduction involves no extra energy use, challenging long-held beliefs about marine ...
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Epaulette shark remain 'remarkably stable' throughout a reproduction process.