Can Komodo Dragons Reproduce Without Mating?

💡 The Answer

• Female Komodo dragons can reproduce through parthenogenesis without males. This allows them to lay fertile eggs independently.
• The offspring produced are genetic clones or near-identical to the mother. This limits genetic diversity.
• This ability helps survival in isolated environments where males are absent. However, it is not ideal for long-term evolution.
• Sexual reproduction is still needed for genetic variation and adaptation over generations.