Q. When we studied high school biology, our teacher said more than 99 percent of animals lay eggs and only a few give live birth. That percentage seems too high. Humans, dogs, cats and cows are ...

European cuckoos lay very different eggs depending on the host species. Genetic analyses have revealed how this adaptation is ...

Most people assume that only reptiles, fish, and birds lay eggs — after all, that’s what we learned in school. But nature always has a few surprises up its sleeve. Believe it or not, there are ...

Birds may be the most famous egg-layers, but they’re far from the only ones! Across the animal kingdom, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and even a few rare mammals rely on this ancient method of ...

Eggs are one of nature’s most fascinating creations. They come in many sizes, shapes, and colours. There are a variety of ...

This week at the Oceanarium, I was stopped short while explaining that the eggs from a crab hatch into larval stages and become plankton. The question that stopped me was, “What is plankton?” Now, my ...

The New Year is starting with a fresh warning for those who work with animals in Texas. The state's Parks and Wildlife Department is asking hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts to watch out for ...

Q. When we studied high school biology, our teacher said more than 99% of animals lay eggs and only a few give live birth. That percentage seems too high. Humans, dogs, cats and cows are ...