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Some animals are capable of parthenogenesis, a reproductive process in which females produce offspring without fertilization.

Scientists have documented same-sex behavior in many animals. Learn what it means, how it varies, and why human labels can mislead.

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Antichinus are small marsupials - about 12cm to 31cm nose to tail - with soft fur, large eyes and a pointed snout, and live in forested areas of Australia and New Guinea. But don’t let the cuteness of ...