Western North Carolina Stingray’s Mysterious Pregnancy Complicated by Rare Disease

Charlotte, a stingray at the Aquarium and Shark Lab in Hendersonville, North Carolina, was once hailed as a medical marvel due to her mysterious pregnancy without contact with a male stingray. However, new testing has revealed that Charlotte is now suffering from a rare reproductive disease that has impacted her reproductive system. The pregnancy, which initially perplexed scientists, is still ongoing, with no signs of birth despite months passing since its initial discovery.

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