The study reveals how Balanophora plants function despite abandoning photosynthesis and, in some species, sexual reproduction ...

Veterinarians and researchers gathered in Fort Worth this week for a summit on a stealthy killer that strikes mostly young ...

Animals more likely to eat their young are those with faster reproductive cycles. “Species that have large broods might be ...

Blocking reproduction through contraception or sterilization increases lifespan in both male and female mammals across more ...

In the twilight of their lives, the world’s oldest creatures carry the weight of wisdom, experience, and resilience. Yet, these elders — fish that spawn in abundance, coral that shelters marine life, ...

In the animal kingdom, pregnancy rarely follows the rules, with many species being pregnant for a year or more.

Surging exotic pet trade sparks calls for tighter crackdown - Social media influencers, who have made owning exotic pets cool ...

Male elephant seals might remember the calls of their adversaries from previous breeding seasons, a new study suggests.

WASHINGTON — An elephant baby is on the way at the National Zoo. Back in April 2024, Nhi Linh, a 12-year-old Asian elephant, and Spike, a 44-year-old Asian elephant, conceived a baby. Now, the ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo, in Washington, D.C. has announced one of its elephants is pregnant, the first time a baby elephant will be born at the zoo in 25 years. The zoo says 12-year-old Nhi ...

The Smithsonian National Zoo in D.C. is preparing for the birth of a large “charismatic and charming” animal: an Asian elephant calf. Zoo officials announced Monday morning that an Asian elephant is ...