Several animal species can be born without a father through a process called parthenogenesis.
Parthenogenesis, meaning "virgin creation," is a natural form of asexual reproduction in which an embryo develops from an unfertilized egg. This occurs mainly in some jawed vertebrates, where the offspring develop from the egg without the sperm. While unnatural for mammals, this reproductive strategy is observed in various species.
Here are some examples of animals known to reproduce via parthenogenesis:
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Whiptail lizards: Some species of whiptail lizards are exclusively female and reproduce entirely through parthenogenesis.
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Komodo dragons: Parthenogenesis has been documented in female Komodo dragons when males are absent.
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Bonnethead sharks: This shark species has also been observed to reproduce asexually in the absence of a male.
Therefore, whiptail lizards, Komodo dragons, and bonnethead sharks are examples of animals that can be born without a father, using parthenogenesis as their reproductive method.
