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Animals that rely exclusively on parthenogenesis to reproduce, like the flowerpot snake, are called obligate parthenogens, ...
From praying mantises to giant Pacific octopuses, here are 10 animals that give birth and then die — making the ultimate ...
“During tissue formation, dynamic cell shape changes drive morphogenesis while asymmetric divisions create cellular diversity ...
When a species reproduces, typically, each parent passes on one of their two versions (alleles) of a given gene to their offspring. But not all alleles play fair in their quest to be passed onto ...
A new study has revealed how the loss of experienced individual elephants stops the knowledge transfer between generations, ...
With AI chatbots introducing a new shopping medium, there could be ad spend fragmentation over time if a significant portion of customer interactions shifts to this channel, points out Siddhyesh ...
From diving off cliffs to starving for months, emperor penguins are continuing to surprise scientists with their ability to adapt to one of the world’s most extreme environments. LEAP OF ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — Our cells constantly receive DNA damage from factors such as ultraviolet rays, irradiations, toxins and chemicals. For women, that can lead to poor egg quality, which in turn can ...
Apr. 17, 2025 — A new butterfly species, Satyrium curiosolus, was discovered in a recent study at Blakiston Fan in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta. It has unique evolutionary history ...
Animal behaviour is the scientific study of the behaviour of animals. The discipline covers study under experimental conditions, behaviourism, or natural conditions, ethology.
Animal physiology is the scientific study of the life-supporting properties, functions and processes of animals or their parts. The discipline covers key homeostatic processes, such as the ...