Virgin Birth: 5 Animals That Reproduce Through Parthenogenesis

Medicine & Technology Mar 22, 2024

Majority of animals reproduce by breeding, but there are some species which can have offspring without mating. Continue reading the article to know these animals.

Charlotte the Stingray Gets Pregnant Without Male Mate; How Did It Happen?

Mar 06, 2024

Charlotte the stingray's pregnancy without a male mate wasn't a case of an Immaculate conception. Continue reading to know what the expert said about the matter.

Pregnant Stingray Puzzles Staff at North Carolina Aquarium: Immaculate Conception or Interspecies Mystery?

Feb 14, 2024

Despite lacking a male companion, Charlotte, a rust-colored stingray, defies expectations by being pregnant with up to four pups, anticipating birth soon. Read the article to learn more details.

Epaulette Shark Gives Birth in a Zoo Through Parthenogenesis; Is Asexual Reproduction Possible in Cartilaginous Fish?

Nov 08, 2023

A baby epaulette shark was born at Brookfield Zoo by a female who has never had contact with a male. Find out how this happened in this article.

Are Virgin Births Possible in Humans? Expert Reflects on the Recent Female Crocodile That Gives Birth Despite Living Alone

Jun 09, 2023

Virgin births could happen in some animals, like the recent female crocodile case. But is it also possible in humans? Read the article to know the answer.

First Recorded 'Virgin Birth' in Crocodiles Sheds Light on Evolutionary Origins

Jun 07, 2023

After spending 16 years in isolation within an enclosure at a reptile park, an American crocodile surprised researchers by laying a clutch of eggs. Check out how crocodiles could produce eggs even without a male partner.

Shark From Chicago Gives Birth Asexually and Without Intercourse

Dec 17, 2022

An endgangered female shark was seen to give birth to a baby even without having mated with any other male sharks. Read to know more about these virgin births and how this happens.

Asexual Reproduction Doubles the Risk of Having Harmful Genetic Mutations, Study Reveals

Aug 02, 2022

New research reveals that animals that reproduce asexually will have more genetic mutations leading to decreased biological diversity. Read the article to know the details.

Two Female Sharks Reproduce Offspring; Recorded as First Case of Asexual Reproduction in Italy

Aug 20, 2021

In a tank full of female sharks, a miracle baby shark was born, marking the first instance of asexual reproduction in the smooth-hound shark species.

Rotifer: This Microscopic Animal Comes Back to Life, Successfully Reproduces After Being Frozen for 24,000 Years

Jun 08, 2021

A study recently published by Russian scientists showed rotifer, a microscopic animal, has come back to life and successfully reproduced after it got frozen for 24,000 years.