Pregnant Stingray In North Carolina Mountain Aquarium Despite Lack of Male Partner
By Carolyn Harmon|Published March 08, 2024
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Under Brown Mountain Lights the Beast of Blandenboro wanders this magical land where lighthouses shine on kingdoms only accessible by ferries. A Lost Colony of legends and pirates revealed in historical sites and majestic mountains with views that make us weep. The home of handmade sculptures and scrumptious cuisine. North Carolina leaves this long-time writer and artist breathless with endless surprises, including the unlikely warmth a winter walk on the beach can bring.
Charlotte is a pregnant stingray in North Carolina safely kept at the Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO in Henderson, North Carolina, which was met with worldwide news coverage. It was even a hot news item on Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update.” Every day folks are asking if the babies have arrived. But more curiosity comes from how Charlotte was impregnated.
The current Aquarium opened in 2011 to support the ever-increasing demand for classes and programs.
Rumors are swirling around that this one could be the baby daddy, but experts think that is unlikely.
Another possibility is the process of parthenogenesis, which is a way to reproduce when an egg can develop into an embryo without being fertilized by a sperm.
So it is fitting that during Women's History Month, the world awaits the coming babies from this lovely stingray with a sweet chocolate chip sea star resting with her.
Of course, the Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO is always showcasing gorgeous and interesting sea creatures.
The pregnant stingray in North Carolina will soon be a family. Look for updates on the Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO Facebook page. Do you know about parthenogenesis? Please share with us in the comments below.