breeding
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Beagan thinks it is "probably a second attempt at a nest" as it has been found quite late in the breeding season.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Native nesting birds, like bald eagles, are protected under federal law, and disturbing active nests can “disrupt breeding and impact their success,” the department said in the post.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Young mice are easier and less expensive to obtain, while aged mice require long term care and breeding.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
Salty water could be preventing the recovery of one of the UK's rarest amphibians by making former breeding sites unsuitable for their survival, a study has concluded.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
The forest clearings made by African farmers also provide ideal breeding habitats for malaria-transmitting mosquitoes.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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