A Scottish stickleback fish has had a 'virgin birth' after fertilising its own eggs internally in a world first, scientists have revealed. A Scottish stickleback fish has had a 'virgin birth' after fertilising its own eggs internally in a world first, scientists have revealed. Scientists delivered the near-complete embryos by caesarean section after coming across the stickleback fish on an expedition in Scotland. Stickleback breeding has been the subject of long-term research. 'Most animals lay eggs, but some - including almost all mammals, but few fish - retain their eggs inside and give birth to live young.

Source: Daily Mail February 20, 2019 10:07 UTC