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 ...

In the framework of an international research project, a team of scientists have demonstrated for the first time that asexual reproduction can be successful in the long term. The animal they studied ...

Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research, PAS has the following research output in the current window (1 June 2025 - 30 May 2026) of the Nature Index. Click on Count to view a list of ...

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of St. Andrews and the University of Aberdeen found that heat waves can negatively impact animal reproduction. The study was designed to test the ...

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 ...

Effective sperm selection is central to maximising fertility and genetic management across domestic and wild animal species. Traditional centrifugation methods, including density gradient and single ...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Two paleontologists studying ancient fossils they excavated in the South Australian outback argue that Earth’s ecosystem has been complex for hundreds of millions of years – at ...

These unusual facts about animal sexuality expose the oddities associated with animal reproduction and sexual habits in nature. Whether it’s an eccentric animal reproductive method or a strange ...

Sexual behavior in the animal kingdom is incredibly varied, and same-sex mating can be seen in many species. This article delves into 10 animal species known for engaging in same-sex mating and some ...

From left are Alex Arellano, Shelley Heckendorf, Brenda Martin, Dave Mornes, Brittany Runyan, Joey Twiggs, Jasmin Twiggs and co-nominator Alice Moore. The Colorado State University Employee ...