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Unprecedented case of 'virgin birth' observed in crocodile

A groundbreaking discovery has been made by scientists who have documented the first-ever recorded instance of a "virgin birth" in crocodiles. This remarkable event occurred when a female crocodile, who had been isolated for 16 years, was found with a clutch of eggs. The findings of this study offer intriguing insights into the evolutionary origins of this phenomenon, which could potentially provide valuable information about the reproductive abilities of dinosaurs.

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This remarkable event took place while the crocodile was held in captivity within a zoo and had no contact with male crocodiles. Surprisingly, one of her eggs contained a fully-formed foetus. Genetic analysis revealed that the foetus shared 99.9% of its DNA with the mother, providing conclusive evidence of a lack of paternal contribution.