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Aquarium Baffled as Stingray Gives Birth Without A Mate • Hollywood Unlocked

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February 13, 2024
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The Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO in Hendersonville, North Carolina, has been drawn into a scientific curiosity. Charlotte, a female stingray housed in the aquarium, has surprisingly become pregnant despite the absence of male stingrays in her tank. The announcement of Charlotte’s unexpected pregnancy was made through a Facebook post, sparking intrigue and speculation among the aquarium staff.

“Our stingray, Charlotte, is expecting! We have held this close to our hearts for over three months. We have ultrasound images confirmed by two supporters: Dr. Robert Jones, the Aquarium vet out of Australia, and Becka Campbell, Ph.D. candidate at Arizona State Univ. The amazing thing is we have no male ray!” the post reads.

This peculiar situation has led to two potential explanations for Charlotte’s pregnancy, both of which delve into rare biological phenomena. The first possible explanation is parthenogenesis, a process whereby eggs can develop and hatch without being fertilized by a male, essentially producing a clone of the mother. BJ Ramer, the founder and director of the aquarium, shared insights with WRAL, an NBC affiliate, explaining that the concept of parthenogenesis, while rare, has been documented in stingrays. This revelation came after ultrasounds initiated in September revealed Charlotte was carrying eggs despite no known contact with a male ray.

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The second theory explores the possibility of an unconventional cross-species mating event involving Charlotte and a male shark. Two juvenile white spot bamboo sharks were introduced into Charlotte’s tank in mid-July. Initially, introducing these sharks was not considered problematic due to the uncertainty surrounding their maturity. However, subsequent observations revealed bite marks on Charlotte, an expected behavior among sharks during mating to maintain a grip on the female. These findings suggest the possibility of an unusual cross-breeding scenario between Charlotte and one of the bamboo sharks.

Charlotte’s condition became evident as she began to “swell,” leading to the discovery of up to four developing pups. The aquarium plans to conduct DNA testing on the offspring once they are born to determine their lineage, whether they are a product of parthenogenesis or a rare cross between the stingray and shark species.

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This incident has captivated the aquarium community and beyond, offering a unique glimpse into the complexities of aquatic life reproduction. Charlotte’s case challenges our understanding of reproductive biology in marine animals and highlights the unexpected and often mysterious nature of life under the sea. As anticipation builds for the arrival of Charlotte’s pups, the outcome will undoubtedly contribute valuable insights into the scientific study of these fascinating creatures.



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