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

"Lower birds supply impacts egg supplies, which will in turn put upward pressure on prices," Jada Thompson, University of ...

Owls are some of the best-known birds in the world, famous for their hooting calls and their excellent eyesight. There are ...

Despite being mammals, these remarkably cancer-resistant animals share a lot in common with cold-blooded species.

Boulenger’s backpack frog uses one of the strangest reproductive strategies in the amphibian world. Females carry fertilized eggs in a sealed pouch on their backs, protecting them from predators and ...

An underwater filmmaker was lucky enough to come across a brittle star at the precise moment it was spawning on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. When Chilean wildlife cinematographer Daniela Rakos ...

Radioactive minerals in eggshells can help scientists pinpoint a fossil’s age with stunning accuracy. Scientists excavate dinosaur egg nests in Mongolia's Eastern Gobi Basin. National Geographic ...

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Fishers can cause anxiety in upstate New York. The elusive, forest-dwelling mammals are often blamed for attacks on dogs and cats. But they rarely come after pets. There are scattered reports of ...

Eggs contain mostly protein, fat, and water, with very little carbohydrates Eggs have a low glycemic index, meaning they don't raise blood sugar levels significantly after eating. Eggs can be part of ...