Alistair J. Cullum – hype.science

Leapin’ Lesbian Lizards are here to stay

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Ever hear about lesbian lizards from Mexico? Well, they may not actually be lesbians, but there’s a reason for the name. The New Mexican whiptail is a species of lizard with an unusual way of reproducing. Parthenogenesis is a mode of reproduction in which the embryos do not require fertlisation. This process has been studiedContinue reading “Leapin’ Lesbian Lizards are here to stay”