Animal reproduction and breeding encompasses the full spectrum of natural, assisted and genetic processes that underpin the perpetuation, improvement and conservation of species across diverse taxa.

Protecting New England cottontails helps more than just one species - it supports a whole network of native animals that depend on ... The Queens Zoo plans to continue its breeding work next spring ...

When state officials inspected the zoo’s giraffes back in April, they made a shocking discovery: two of the giraffes that had previously been pregnant had given birth. Their calves were nowhere in ...

For some animals, reproduction comes at the ultimate cost—their own lives. While this may seem extreme, it's a natural strategy to maximize reproductive success. These species invest everything into ...

What is the rut and how are humans impacting the rut? The rut is probably the most vital event in a species’ yearly life cycle. The rut is the mating season, usually fall, for many large mammals. It ...