Italian researchers reported the first case of virgin birth in the smooth-hound shark, where two female sharks produced offspring without male fertilization. This parthenogenesis, observed annually in captivity since 2020, reveals new insights into the reproduction of this endangered species. The smooth-hound shark faces population decline due to illegal fishing practices.from Environment News, Earth News, Global Warming, Wild Life, Carbon Trading, Climate Business, Climate Change & Pollution News https://ift.tt/mKr6XEF
