brood
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The beavers are said to be thriving and have since added to their brood, with three more kits being born there within the last month.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Mammals rarely co-parent, as opposed to, say, fish—seahorse dads develop brood pouches during their pregnancies, boosted by the hormone prolactin—but humans are an exception.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
Others may gain more by helping ensure the survival of the brood, which often includes their siblings.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
Then there was his promise to build her a dance studio on their massive estate; he turned it into a schoolhouse for their growing brood of children.
From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026
She starts with questions about the Quiz Bowl and then hops to Chicago and then home-runs to gossip gathering about Dad and his brood.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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