asexual reproduction

What Is A Condor Chick?

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Image credit: Courtesy of the San Diego Zoo) Scientists have reported the first known “virgin births” in california condors , two chicks that hatched without any males involved in fertilizing the eggs. Do any birds reproduce asexually? Two baby birds were born in California without any help from males—that is, they were each produced by … Read more

Are Condor Eggs Rare?

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The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance on Thursday announced two california condors in the organization’s breeding program successfully hatched eggs without the participation of a male. The process has been observed in bird species before, although it is rare and generally occurs in females who have no access to mates. Do condors lay eggs? Female … Read more