breeding
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Experts are blaming the trend on a sharp increase in the noble false widow spider, which has been described as "the most dangerous spider breeding in Britain".
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Gray whales typically do not feed during their migration to and from tropical breeding grounds.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
“And that ambiguity naturally creates a breeding ground for people to play with the linguistic terms.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
When feed costs become unsustainable, farmers may be forced to kill or sell off the breeding cows and sows that represent the future of the food supply.
From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026
Zoos are conducting similar breeding programs for many other threatened species, including gorillas and rhinos.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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Growth, Development and Reproduction of Organisms - Middle School
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