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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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The particular crocodile in question was 18 years old when she laid a clutch of eggs back in 2018. Out of the seven seemingly viable eggs that were incubated, none successfully hatched. However, upon opening one of the eggs after three months, a stillborn crocodile foetus was discovered.