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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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Furthermore, the researchers note that instances of virgin births might be overlooked when reproduction occurs among females cohabiting with males, even though such events can happen in the presence of potential mates. The scientists involved in the study believe that this unprecedented observation provides "tantalizing insights" into the potential reproductive capabilities of extinct crocodile relatives, particularly dinosaurs. The implications of parthenogenesis in crocodiles open up new avenues for understanding the evolutionary aspects of this trait.