While most animals manage to avoid inbreeding through scent recognition or by leaving their packs, others (such as those ...

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When mammals have offspring, both in the wild and in captivity, new life is celebrated. This is especially true for species ...

In India’s harsh deserts, spiny-tailed lizards subtly change diets with seasons, storing energy for winter and shifting food ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scientists still don't fully understand why some animals eat their own offspring. If animals have an instinct to reproduce and ...

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 ...

How do animals decide when to fight and when to walk, fly, slither, or swim away? Most research on animal conflict has focused on the short-term costs of single interactions, but a pair of behavioral ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. “In general, cannibalism of offspring is super widespread ...