Virgin On The Incredible

[vgnwtch]

Study confirms virgin birth of zoo shark pup
Ian Sample
Wednesday May 23, 2007
The Guardian

Comments

[lost_starlight]

haha, when I was really little, I totally thought that was possible with humans. oh man. hilarious.

[vgnwtch]

Given that no-one thought it was possible with any placental animal...

[mercurialheart]

That's really incredible!

This reminds me of the way that fish can change gender - and some fish (called "simultaneous hermaphrodites") posesses both working testes and ovaries, which means they can lay eggs as well as release sperm to fertilise them. Now that's sustainability!

These stories never cease to amaze and inspire me. I'd like to think that research into other species' gender identity and ability to reproduce in "alternative" ways will also lead to a greater understanding of human gender/sexuality. I'd love to be able to change gender at will! ;)

[vgnwtch]

Tempting, isn't it?

[dean_buried]

I love science!

[vondage]

That is mind blowing!