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, ...

A large-scale analysis of 117 mammal species found that preventing reproduction is associated with longer lifespans, suggesting a strong link between reproductive activity and life expectancy. Why do ...

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.

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 ...

Reports of confirmed mountain lion sightings have increased over the past decade in Kansas and Missouri, but experts said there are no signs that the animals are reproducing in either state.Mountain ...

Find out which animals live the longest and what clues this gives us for potentially slowing down human aging.

Most animals reach an adult size, then spend the rest of their lives maintaining it. After maturity, their energy goes toward ...

Plastic waste in the water might be stopping -- or interrupting -- some shrimp-like creatures from reproducing. In a unique study, the ability of 'shrimp like' creatures to reproduce successfully was ...

Some animals reproduce only once before dying. This life strategy, called semelparity, sees organisms channel all energy into ...

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 ...