Mating with many males means more viable nests and improved offspring survival or performance for African Grey Foam-Nest Treefrogs.
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Marine species are increasingly battling intense storms and heatwaves – four experts explain why this matters.
The link between feeding and breeding makes whales a living barometer of ocean health.
Infected male alpine tree frogs set about fathering far more offspring, helping avoid extinction in the wild – for now.
Wattled cranes breeding in wetlands is a clear sign that the wetland is healthy and thriving.
New research examines the link between extreme weather and divorce in a small monogamous tropical songbird, the Seychelles warbler. Concerningly, extreme rain and dry spells increased divorce rates.
The death of Black Caviar sparked some uncomfortable questions about what retirement actually means for thorughbreds.
The study shows that bird mothers can adjust egg size depending on their social conditions. This counters the idea that, with more help, mothers lay smaller eggs.
New research shows that certain breeds tend to live longer than others, and this could help potential owners decide which companion is best for them.
Climate change could reduce suitable nesting sites for the wandering albatross on Marion Island.
Anchovies cause a stir as they mate – getting the oceans moving.
Pit bulls were imported to South Africa, mainly from the 1970s, where they were further bred - some as guard dogs, some as pets, some for illegal dog fighting rings.
Somehow, female birds manage to hold their families together despite predators, harsh conditions and sometimes, a less-than-attentive partner.
For decades, scientists believed that only male birds sang. Then women entered the field and showed what their predecessors had missed.
These results finally provide scientific evidence to what was considered common knowledge about our beloved pets.
There are more captive tigers in the US than there are in the wild around the world – and they can be bought for less than some breeds of dog puppies.
Today’s the official birthday of all race horses in Australia which means the breeding season is just a month away. It’s about to get very busy for stallions and mares on the stud farms.
We used to think a marsupial mum didn’t know when she was pregnant, but new research shows that’s wrong. And that could help in conservation of endangered species.
Fields of sunflowers are now a common sight all over the world – but this has only been the case relatively recently.
The Rose’s mountain toadlet adapts its breeding habits according to the weather.
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