Breeding Behavior

Oscars (also called velvet cichlids) can be hard fish to figure out, especially when their thoughts turn to mating. How can you tell if your Oscars are spawing or fighting? more »

Stallions are some of the most intense breeding animals in the world. They are as full of hormones and instinct as any animal on the planet. Handling them at any time can be dangerous, but never more so than when the stallion is naturally aggressive when breeding. This article will give you some tips on how to handle such a stallion. more »

Most birds kept by breeders, including parrots, are opportunistic seasonal breeders. When kept outdoors, there is rarely any need to take steps to trigger breeding behavior, because the birds are exposed to changes in the weather and the the length of a day. Breeding birds in an indoor aviary presents a greater challenge due to the... more »

Unfortunately, breeding newts is not an exact science. Newts are just as fickle about their mating patterns and partners as other creatures in the animal kingdom. However, there are a few things an owner can do to encourage their newts to multiply. more »