Cyclists Chased by an Ostrich in South Africa

The Cape Argus Tour in South Africa is arguably the biggest cycling event in the world.

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the female crocodile laid 14 eggs in her enclosure, even though she hadn't been around males.

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This is a reproductive phenomenon where females can produce offspring without fertilization by males. Such occurrences are rare and have been documented in certain reptile species.

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This process is called Parthenogenesis.

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In parthenogenesis, the offspring inherit genetic material solely from the mother.

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Cyclists Chased by an Ostrich in South Africa

Groundbreaking "virgin birth"of a crocodile in a Costa Rican zoo