Scientists record first known ‘virgin birth’ in female crocodile in Costa Rica

Reptile had been in captivity for 16 years when zookeepers discovered eggs, journal reports

Scientists have recorded the first known case of a “virgin birth” in a female crocodile that had no contact with males for about 16 years.

The reptile was able to produce a fully formed foetus that was 99.9% genetically identical to her.