breeding

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An animal sanctuary says its conservation centre for a species of small wild cats will join an international breeding programme.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The curlew was once a common sight, but numbers have fallen in recent years and there are now thought to be just 150 breeding pairs of curlews left in Northern Ireland.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Native nesting birds, like bald eagles, are protected under federal law, and disturbing active nests can “disrupt breeding and impact their success,” the department said in the post.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Young mice are easier and less expensive to obtain, while aged mice require long term care and breeding.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Whether the change in climate had changed the penguins’ breeding habits, Mr. Popper never knew, but every third day a new one would appear until there were ten in all.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater