Kaylee Byers
Scientist who shares a lonely crocodile's surprising story
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Aug 8, 2023 • 7min
Gene Shorts! E02: Mother Coquita
Dr. Kaylee Byers, a scientist, and Phoebe Melvin, a producer, discuss the surprising story of a crocodile named Kokita who achieved virgin birth. They delve into the researchers' efforts to incubate the eggs and the result of a fully formed baby crocodile with identical DNA to its mother. They also explore the ability of certain species to reproduce asexually and its implications for ancient reptiles like dinosaurs and pterosaurs.
