Published Dec 2, 2021
No sperm? No problem.
The episode dives into the groundbreaking discovery of parthenogenesis in California condors, where these birds reproduce without males, and discusses its implications for conservation efforts, genetic diversity, and the health of the population, as explored by Sarah Zhang.
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