"Unraveling the Mystery of the Shark-Impregnated Stingray"
TL;DR
An aquarium in North Carolina is investigating the mysterious pregnancy of its female stingray, Charlotte, as there were no male stingrays in the tank with her. The pregnancy is considered a rare science mystery and could be due to parthenogenesis or mating with young sharks. The aquarium's executive director mentioned the possibility of having partho babies or a potential mixed breed, and DNA testing will be conducted once Charlotte gives birth to her expected three to four pups.
- Mystery over stingray that could have been impregnated by shark The Independent
- Parthenogenesis, explained: How some animals have 'virgin births' National Geographic
- Female stingray's mysterious pregnancy: Male shark could be culprit USA TODAY
- Pregnant Stingray Could Have Been Impregnated by Shark: 'A Science Mystery' PEOPLE
- 'Miraculous birth' expected at NC lab from stingray with no mate, possibly impregnated by shark WRAL News
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