Tag: mammals
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10 Animals That Produce Hundreds or Millions of Babies at Once
Introduction: Why some animals produce so many offspring In the animal kingdom, there are strategies for surviving harsh environments, and some species rely on sheer numbers to ensure that at least a few offspring reach adulthood. From the oceans to forests and deserts, certain animals release hundreds or even millions of young in a single…
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The Rodent Rule of Thumb: Flat Thumb Nails Drive Diversity
The Thumb Nail Surprise in Rodents Rodents aren’t just small mammals chewing their way through forests and fields; they are a global success story. A new study from researchers at the Field Museum in Chicago suggests a simple, literal detail may help explain their remarkable diversity. They look at a feature right at the end…