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 organisation said resident male rusty-spotted cat Kuda would be joined by a female later in 2026 at the enclosures under the breeding scheme.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 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

The sting of the hand sanitizer was gone now, which meant the bacteria were back to breeding, spreading through my finger into the bloodstream.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green