When the story of the NC Aquarium Pregnant Stingray broke out, it captivated audiences worldwide. The idea of a stingray experiencing a “virgin pregnancy” was nothing short of extraordinary. How could a stingray, isolated from males, suddenly become pregnant? This intriguing phenomenon, known as parthenogenesis, turned out to be less miraculous than initially thought. After much observation and speculation, the truth surfaced—our beloved stingray, Charlotte, wasn’t pregnant at all. Instead, she was battling a rare reproductive disease that mimicked the symptoms of pregnancy.