Walking sharks break the rules of reproduction

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Scientists at James Cook University have uncovered a striking biological surprise. Epaulette sharks can reproduce and lay eggs without showing any measurable increase in energy use. The finding challenges long-standing assumptions about how costly reproduction is for animals.

The discovery comes from new research by JCU's shark physiology team, led by Professor Jodie Rummer. The study, published in Biology Open, closely tracked how much energy epaulet...

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