The surprise pregnancy of Charlotte, a stingray living in a tank without any male rays, has captivated people across the world and stirred a sudden interest in parthenogenesis, a scientific term that ...

Some female birds, reptiles and other animals can make a baby on their own. But for mammals like us, eggs and sperm need each other. Parthenogenesis could be the future for this California condor ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm an American writer working in fiction and nonfiction. This article is more than 4 years old. A California Condor soars along ...