Iguana virgin birth through parthenogenesis
A female casque-headed iguana (Laemanctus) produced eight hatchlings during the last week of August in a so-called "virgin birth" due to a process called parthenogenesis, which allows unfertilised eggs to develop into embryos, creating offspring that are identical genetic clones of their mother, Telford Exotic Zoo, UK (BBC News 1pm bulletin - 09/09/2025 - AEXZ288W)
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