Breeding Season

The black moors (carassius auratus) belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Also called "fancy goldfish," it is one of the most popular breeds of goldfish. It is hardy and well-suited for beginner aquarists. This fish is very friendly and sociable, and may even follow you as you walk by. Read on to learn how to care for your black moor fish. more »

Pygmy goats are small breed goats, also known as dwarfs. They are used primarily for show and pets, and 4-H projects, but can also produce milk or be used for meat. Since they are smaller, they eat less and can live in smaller quarters, making them manageable animals for hobby farms. more »

Female corn snakes come out of their yearly brumation (or cooling off) period after three to four months and are ravenous for food. After eating consistently for a short time, they will do their pre-breeding shed. This attracts the male corn snakes, who are drawn to a pheromone found in the skin of reproductive females. Males do not... more »

Robins are migratory birds. They travel long distances throughout the year and return each summer to the same breeding ground. The males return before the females, competing for the best nesting sites.

By nature, robins tend to be monogamous, at least during each breeding season. That is, they will choose a mate each season and... more »

Slider turtles becoming sexually mature when they reach about 5 years old and the females grow to 5 or 6 inches in shell length. These turtles mate between the months of March and July, and must undergo a cooling off period first that begins in January and lasts from six to eight weeks. During the cooling off period, the hours they... more »