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1 week ago

Why Mammals Gave Up On Laying Eggs | KQED

The vast majority of animal species on this planet lay eggs, most insects, most fish, most amphibians, most reptiles, all birds, and even a few mammals lay eggs to reproduce. And if you go back far enough, you can see that our ancestors laid eggs for millions of years too.
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fromNature
3 months ago

Sterilization and contraception increase lifespan across vertebrates - Nature

Hormonal contraception and permanent surgical sterilization increase adult life expectancy across vertebrates, with sex-specific differences and stronger male benefits after pre-pubertal castration.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Meet the clever' sea pansy found off California coast

Sea pansies are colonial soft corals resembling purple flowers that live in shallow sandy zones, reproduce annually by releasing gametes, and clone after larval settlement.
fromKqed
1 year ago

4 Tiny Romances That Are Almost Too Freaky to Share | KQED

When it comes to hooking up, a male mantis has good reason to fear commitment.
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fromKqed
10 months ago

These Spiders Hook Up With Enormous Jaws | KQED

Spiders use silk-coated pheromones for attracting mates, making their courtship interconnected with survival.
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fromNew York Post
10 months ago

'Natural' sperm donor has fathered 190 children with 'creative' method: 'I'm the poor man's Elon Musk'

Rob Albon aims to combat declining birth rates by fathering an astonishing 190 children, leveraging natural insemination methods.
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fromKqed
10 months ago

This Jumping Spider Trains Itself to Kill | KQED

Jumping spiders are skilled hunters that learn to survive on their own without webs.
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