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Eels bred in captivity will be sold in Japanese shops for the first time, in a move that could ease eventually pressure on the endangered fish, officials said Wednesday.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

For years, Ridglan has bred beagles for biomedical research that activists denounce as cruel but federal law protects.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Venice resident Brian Kahn fell in love with horse racing during visits to Santa Anita as a kid and hopes a horse he bred, The Puma, wins the Kentucky Derby.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The pair have so far successfully bred at the nest site for three consecutive years, rearing three young in 2023, four in 2024 and a further four in 2025.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Today’s hybrid corn is bred to keep its sweetness over long-distance transport.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan