«The first case of #crocodile who made herself pregnant has been identified at zoo in #CostaRica, producing fetus that was 99.9% genetically identical to herself.

The phenomenon o so-called
" #VirginBirth " has been found in species o birds, fish & other reptiles, but never before in crocodiles.

The scientists say the trait might be inherited from an evolutionary ancestor, so dinosaurs might also have been capable of self-reproduction.»

#parthenogenesis #LizardGod

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65834167