The population of China
If the population of China walked past you in single file, the line would never end because of the rate of reproduction.
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Reproduction facts and facts about reproductions.
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How long is an elephant pregnancy?
Elephants have the longest pregnancy of any land mammal, about 22 months, so a mother elephant is pregnant for almost two years.
How big is a newborn panda?
A newborn giant panda weighs only about 3 to 5 ounces, roughly 1/900th of its mother's weight, which makes it one of the smallest newborns relative to its mother of any mammal.
What are wolf pups like when they're born?
Wolf pups are born deaf and blind, and they depend completely on their mother and the rest of the pack for their first few weeks.
Can snakes reproduce without a mate?
Some female snakes can reproduce without a male through parthenogenesis, or "virgin birth," which has been documented in species like boas and pythons.
How long can an octopus guard her eggs?
One deep-sea octopus was observed guarding her eggs for about 53 months, the longest brooding period known for any animal.
What decides whether a baby sea turtle is male or female?
The temperature of the sand decides whether baby sea turtles hatch male or female. Warmer nests produce more females.
Which parent gives birth to baby seahorses?
Male seahorses give birth. The female deposits eggs into the male's pouch, and he carries them until they hatch.
How long are manta rays pregnant?
Manta rays are pregnant for about a year and usually give birth to one pup.
Can clownfish change sex?
All clownfish are born male, and the dominant one in a group can become female.
Which clownfish parent guards the eggs?
Male clownfish guard the eggs.