A large-scale analysis of 117 mammal species found that preventing reproduction is associated with longer lifespans, suggesting a strong link between reproductive activity and life expectancy. Why do ...
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Why some animals never stop growing—and what stops them
Most animals reach an adult size, then spend the rest of their lives maintaining it. After maturity, their energy goes toward ...
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Why Do Animals Age at Different Rates? The Science Behind Lifespan Variation
Find out which animals live the longest and what clues this gives us for potentially slowing down human aging.
A new study published in Science and led by Monash University biologists reveals that the energy cost of reproduction is far greater than previously believed. The research, led by Dr. Samuel C Ginther ...
In the animal kingdom, mating isn’t always about survival. From praying mantises to octopuses, some species die during or ...
The energy invested in animal reproduction is as much as 10 times greater than previously estimated when the metabolic load of bearing and caring for offspring is accounted for, according to a new ...
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