Animal Reproduction
Hybridization Between Species
If the scene for heterospecific copulation was that of a horror film, the scene for hybridization is more like that of science fiction. In nature
February 24, 2021
Month: February 2021
Animal Parenting
Toothed Whales Carry Their Dead Calves
Toothed whales called Odontocetes are mammals that form close social bonds, most often along matriarchal lines, and it is therefore not surprising that an infant’s
February 17, 2021
Animal Reproduction
Female House Mice Adjust the “Fertilizability” of Their Ova
Female house mice (Mus musculus) adjust the “fertilizability” of their ova depending on the social conditions in which they were reared. Females are thus able
February 10, 2021
Animal Parenting
Offspring Favouritism
While many human parents will assure their children they do not have a favourite, in the animal kingdom, moms may provide different levels of care
February 3, 2021