breeding

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During the early years of population recovery, breeding groups were largely made up of younger males.

From Science Daily

There are now 14.7 million breeding ewes in the UK - the lowest figure in living memory according to Phil Stocker, chief executive of the National Sheep Association.

From BBC

News of the recently documented breeding behavior has excited condor conservationists beyond Yurok country.

From Los Angeles Times

A spokesperson for the park said managed breeding programmes played a "vital role in maintaining a healthy, genetically diverse population in conservation zoos across Europe".

From BBC

Sam Ryde from the charity said a young male, hatched in 2023, had shown an interest in returning to the area, and might form the third pair now that he is of breeding age.

From BBC