Animals can reproduce asexually via parthenogenesis, a rare process observed primarily in captivity.

Some animals can reproduce without a mate through a process called parthenogenesis, which involves a female's egg fusing with another cell, often a leftover cell from a previous process. This asexual reproduction occurs in some plants, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and fish; however, it is rare and mainly observed in captivity. Scientists understand how it happens, but are unsure why it occurs.

July 03, 2024
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