Zebra Shark at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium Had Pups

It has been discovered that a female zebra shark gives birth to her pups through parthenogenesis, also known as "virgin births."

The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago recently reported that a female zebra shark was able to reproduce some of her young by giving birth to "virgin babies"

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According to a press release issued by the Shedd Aquarium, a study published in the Journal of Fish Biology focused on the zebra sharks born at the aquarium.

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Since the aquarium began breeding fish in 2004, we have seen a great deal of success. It was a huge success.

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Genetic testing was also conducted to determine which sharks were the parents," Lise Watson, assistant director of animal operations, said

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We could better plan future breeding efforts by confirming the offspring's lineage," Watson said.

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It has been discovered that a female zebra shark gives birth to her pups through parthenogenesis, also known as "virgin births."

The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago recently reported that a female zebra shark was able to reproduce some of her young by giving birth to "virgin babies"

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According to a press release issued by the Shedd Aquarium, a study published in the Journal of Fish Biology focused on the zebra sharks born at the aquarium.

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Since the aquarium began breeding fish in 2004, we have seen a great deal of success. It was a huge success.

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Genetic testing was also conducted to determine which sharks were the parents," Lise Watson, assistant director of animal operations, said

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We could better plan future breeding efforts by confirming the offspring's lineage," Watson said.

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