Female Iguana Celebrated for Rare ‘Virgin Birth’ After Going No Contact with Male Iguanas

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An exotic zoo in the U.K. is gaining international attention after experiencing a rare birthing event from one of its reptiles

Eight casquehead iguanas were recently born, despite their mother having no male contact

"It’s not just exciting, it’s important for science and conservation education too,” a zoo spokesperson said

A female iguana in the U.K. earned international attention after a rare birthing event left her with babies despite having no contact with a male partner.

In a social media post shared to Telford’s Exotic Zoo in mid-August, the wildlife park revealed that casquehead iguanas were hatching, before sharing why this time was a bit more magical than any birth before.

“Check out the pictures of them coming out of their eggs over the last 24 hours,” the org