Attracting a Mate

Puppy dressed up in pink — Some humans like flashy outfits so much, they make other species wear them as well. Image by Denise Coyle from Pixabay.

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Why Do We Have Sex?

Desert tortoise emerging from its burrow — What are the benefits to needing to find a mate to reproduce? Desert tortoise image by Lake Mead NRA Public Affairs.

To Breed or Not to Breed

Sarala Pradhan Ioulia Bespalova

For many organisms, reproduction is a huge part of life. But what, exactly, does reproduction mean? Well, it can mean so many different things, including breeding or not, caring for young (or not), or giving birth (or not)... read on to learn about the diversity of ways that organisms reproduce.

Does Parental Age Matter? A New View on Brain-related Disorders

Patrick McGurrin

You might think of your parents as being old, or being fairly young; maybe they are many years apart in age. Did you know that parental age may affect the likelihood that a child will develop a brain disorder?

Big Bad Beetles

John Alcock

A story of blood, love, and family… Learn about one of the biggest and fanciest blister beetles anywhere. This species goes by the scientific name of Lytta magister but has also been called the “master blister beetle,” most likely in honor of its large size.

How Do Beetles Reproduce?

Jenny Drnevich

Every living thing must be able to reproduce and make offspring. Most of us are familiar with how humans and mammals make babies, but do all creatures reproduce in the same way? Do insects, like the beetle, give birth to little insects?
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