The Mystery of Stingray Charlotte

The chapter unravels the perplexing tale of Charlotte, a stingray at a North Carolina aquarium, who astounded everyone by becoming pregnant despite the absence of male stingrays in the tank. Delving into the concept of immaculate conception in stingrays, the episode explores the possibilities of asexual reproduction, touching on parthenogenesis in the animal kingdom and discussing the genetic diversity it entails.