breed
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The research also suggests that birds that begin breeding earlier in the season may avoid many of the harmful effects linked to these weather extremes.
From Science Daily
Finding younger sharks could indicate that breeding is still taking place somewhere in the Mediterranean, an idea that researchers are eager to investigate further.
From Science Daily
Many species, including polar bears in the Arctic and emperor penguins in Antarctica, rely on sea ice to breed and feed.
From Barron's
But progress is slower in the industrial transport and manufacturing sectors, where lower fossil-fuel prices over the past year have bred complacency.
Answering that may involve asking awkward questions about the types of breeds we choose and the extent to which we expect treatment to prolong the lives of our animals.
From BBC
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