mating
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However, the parents were not closely related, offering evidence that mating patterns within these ancient communities may have helped limit inbreeding.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is hoping 2026 could be a “bumper summer of butterflies” because warm, dry days mean uninterrupted foraging, mating and egg-laying.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
In nature, it’s believed that some beetles are shiny for camouflage, protection and mating purposes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Their pleasant mating call, Mr. de Greef writes, sounds like “a distant ferryboat whistle.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
I don’t think mating and infatuation and friendships and closeness would occur if our faces didn’t work that way.”
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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