Nature is full of evolutionary selflessness. From deep-sea octopuses to certain marsupials, there are animals and insects that reproduce and then die, as their lives can be cut short because they ...

The common image of a snake coiled around a cluster of eggs is only partly accurate. While egg-laying is widespread among snakes, it’s not the rule for every species. A significant number of snakes ...

WASHINGTON -- The remains of a giant sea creature are providing the first proof that these prehistoric reptiles gave birth to their young rather than laying eggs. Plesiosaurs, which lived at the time ...

Researchers from around the world have made a very cool toad-related discovery. They identified three previously unknown species of toads native to Tanzania, East Africa, who have the particularity of ...

While many creatures lay eggs or give birth to live young in familiar ways, some have developed unique methods to protect their offspring. One such strategy is mouthbrooding, where parents carry and ...

Discover more about the egg-laying monotremes of Oceania and the ancient traits they still carry.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Animals reproduce in a variety of fascinating ways. Some species, including humans and many other mammals, give birth to live ...