Female mice won't have sex with inbred males because they smell funny, a new study finds. Similar reactions could be widespread in other species — perhaps even humans, the scientists said. Animals ...

The mating success of male butterflies is often lower if they are inbred. But how do female butterflies know which males to avoid? New research reveals that inbred male butterflies produce ...

Female songbirds choose mates based on their songs, and this study provides some insights into what aspects of song they use to identify a "quality" male When a female chooses a mate, she is looking ...

Animals that are inbred make mistakes in response to changes in their surroundings, at a cost to themselves and their young. Animals that are inbred make mistakes in response to changes in their ...

KING CHARLES II of Spain had an underbite so extreme he could not chew, a tongue too big to speak clearly and a body so weak he struggled to support his weight. “The Story of Civilisation”, a history ...

Traits particular to certain dog breeds -- the distinctive spots of a dalmatian or the stubby legs of a dachshund -- are often achieved through inbreeding. But most breeds are now highly inbred, ...

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