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Monotremes are unique mammals that lay eggs, but their limited geographic ranges make them vulnerable. We explain why.

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An echidna expert from the University of Queensland says not much is known about how many echidnas there are in the wild. It ...

One of Australia's rarest - and most loved - animals has been found drowned, entangled in fishing tackle in the Queanbeyan ...

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Kate Beckinsale shared an unexpected story during a recent appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The 52-year-old actress claimed that her daughter, Lily Mo Sheen, 26, is dating a man who has laid eggs.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - A pair of saddle-billed storks, one of Africa’s rare bird species, have begun nesting and laying eggs for the first time at the North Florida Wildlife Center, according ...