reproduction
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What’s The Horniest Animal?
Anyone who’s ever watched a nature documentary knows that the animal kingdom is rife with—is, in some sense, composed entirely of—sex fiends and perverts. They’ve got all kinds of genitalia out there in nature, and these are put to frequent, energetic use. Still, some species are surely less sex-crazed than others—fonder, for instance, of doing…
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This Video Of Cuttlefish Trying To Bang Will Scar You For Life
When you hear “cuttlefish,” naturally, you think “cuddly,” right? Turns out these charming little cephalopods can — and will — throw down if they have to, especially when it involves mating. In a newly-released video, two male cuttlefish suitors duke it out for a lady, and there’s nothing that can prepare you for the violent…
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Scientists Create Fully Functional Eggs From Skin Cells
Using skin cells extracted from mice, researchers in Japan have produced fully functional egg cells that were used to produce healthy mouse pups. Should the method work in humans, it could introduce powerful new ways of treating infertility — and even allow same-sex couples to produce biological offspring.
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Watching A Male Seahorse Birth 2000 Babies Is Horrifying And Awesome At The Same Time
Video: Childbirth is an enormous responsibility that nearly always falls on females — but a few brave males shoulder the burden too. And as a female who has vaguely contemplated the possibility of having children, I don’t envy them for a second.