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Stingray Charlotte in Hendersonville Diagnosed with Rare Reproductive Disease, No Longer Pregnant as of Thursday

May 31, 2024, 05:59 PM

Charlotte, a stingray at an aquarium in Hendersonville, North Carolina, who was initially believed to be pregnant despite not having a male companion, has been diagnosed with a rare reproductive disease. The aquarium has confirmed that she is no longer pregnant. Speculations had ranged from parthenogenesis to shark impregnation, but the latest medical update has clarified her condition. The aquarium has not disclosed the specific disease affecting Charlotte. The statement was released on Thursday.