Use reasoning to lead to the answer of the following question:
What must happen for an animal to and it's offspring to continue livng?
Options:
- death
- flying
- reproducing
- food consumed
- eventually die
 Reasoning process:

Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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Reproduction is the process of creating new species through intercourse. To continue living, reproduction is essential as it is natural process if animals. Therefore, the final answer is reproducing.