breeding
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Today, the island is also home to 200 sheep and around 30,000 breeding pairs of Manx shearwater birds.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
"If a male from one breeding area arrives in another and sings, he could seed an entirely new musical influence."
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Scientists have documented an extraordinary feat of whale migration for the first time, confirming that humpback whales traveled between breeding grounds in eastern Australia and Brazil across more than 14,000 kilometers of open ocean.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Colbert responded humorously about a ‘captive breeding program’ for the Jimmys.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
She rented a house, cultivated a large garden, and plunged into the work of discovering and breeding caterpillars.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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