15 Magnificent Ways Animals Give Birth

Giving birth is a long and painful process for humans, but how does it work for animals? Do they lay eggs, or do they give birth the same way humans do? Have you ever seen a giraffe give birth? What about a stingray? If you want to see some spectacular births, keep watching as we count down 15 magnificent ways animals give birth. Watch our “15 Rarest Animals Born Once in a Thousand Years" Watch our “15 Strongest Rivalries in the Animal Kingdom” Watch our “14 Bizarre Things Found Inside The Animals” Snakes Depending on the species, snakes can enter the world in a variety of ways. It all begins with a mature female of the same species becoming pregnant by a male of the same species. Snakes are born in one of three ways after they are pregnant. The first is the development of an egg within the mother. The egg is then placed in suitable habitat, usually in a group, to hatch. The next type of birth is referred to as oviparous. Live young are born to some snakes. This can occur in one of two ways. A mother cares for her young snake until it is ready to be delivered. This is referred to as viviparous reproduction. Some snakes have eggs that develop inside them but aren&fed by their mothers. The mother&role is primarily that of a protective carrier for the eggs. The mother snake lays the eggs for these baby snakes. Then they are reborn as living beings. This is referred to as ovoviviparous. Snakes are born in clutches or groups. The number of infants produced is determined by...