A Louisiana aquarium welcomed a new baby shark to its facilities earlier this ... the coming months to confirm whether this was indeed a case of parthenogenesis or if it was delayed fertilization.
In a rare case of fertilisation, a shark was born in an aquarium without the presence of a male specimen, causing a stir in the scientific community as they investigate the unusual occurrence.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium announced the birth of a sand tiger shark, marking the first such event in the aquarium's history.
The Santa Ana Zoo, which opened in 1952 and stretches across 20 acres, houses roughly 200 animals in its urban setting just off the 5 Freeway. Its location means wildfires are not much of a concern, ...
A Louisiana aquarium is investigating how a baby shark hatched without a male present for three years. Experts suspect delayed fertilization or parthenogenesis, a rare form of asexual reproduction.
In it, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant goes to the aquarium to get up close and personal with whale sharks named Yushan and Taroko, highlighting how important conserving them is to the entire oceanic ecosystem.
NANAO, Ishikawa Prefecture—A whale shark died at an aquarium here after the water quality in its tank deteriorated due to damage caused by the enormous earthquake on New Year’s Day. The male ...
OARAI, Ibaraki Prefecture--A sand tiger shark was born at the Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium here, the first successful breeding of the species in Japan. Only four other aquariums ...
Though a mystery to guests, employees practice over and over how to get animals inside crates or — in the aquarium’s case — into ... For example, some sharks need to move continuously ...