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More Babies Is Not Always Better

Species use very different reproductive strategies. Some produce few offspring and invest heavily in each one, while others produce huge numbers and lose many early.

Reproduction Strategies: Few Offspring or Hundreds?

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The Slow Strategy

Humans and northern gannets do not reach sexual maturity for many years and then produce relatively few offspring. This pattern is called K-selection.

Reproduction Strategies: Few Offspring or Hundreds?

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