A boa constrictor in the U.K. gave birth to 14 babies — without a mate. Is it a miracle? The result of a secret rendezvous? Probably not. Females of species have the ability to reproduce asexually, ...

For most animals, survival is a game of chance. Sexual reproduction mixes DNA, keeping the gene pool diverse and giving evolution more options. When a species stops mixing genes, it usually goes ...

If you've ever had a spiny leaf insect as a pet, or you're considering getting one, hopefully someone has warned you about this: if you put one in your enclosure, you might come back some time later ...

When Jurassic Park hit theaters, one of the most memorable lines came from Dr. Ian Malcolm, warning that “life finds a way.” The film explained reproduction through frog DNA that let female dinosaurs ...

This video uncovers the fascinating truth behind animals that can reproduce without any involvement from males. Scientists explain how these rare species use a process known as parthenogenesis to ...