What happens during animal reproduction?

During animal reproduction, organisms engage in the process of creating offspring, which can occur through sexual or asexual means. In sexual reproduction, male and female gametes (sperm and eggs) combine through fertilization, leading to the formation of a zygote that develops into a new organism. Asexual reproduction, on the other hand, involves a single parent and can occur through methods such as budding, fission, or fragmentation, resulting in genetically identical offspring. Overall, reproduction is essential for the continuation of species and genetic diversity.