US stingray Charlotte, who got pregnant without male mate, dies

A stingray named Charlotte, who lived at North Carolina’s Aquarium and Shark Lab, has passed away after developing a rare reproductive disease. Charlotte’s pregnancy, which had occurred despite not being in a tank with a male for at least eight years, had drawn significant global media attention. The aquarium in the Blue Ridge Mountains first announced Charlotte’s unexpected pregnancy in February. This unique phenomenon captured the interest of mainstream media and entertainment shows.