The word of the day for February 8, 2008 is "parthenogenesis" — noun : reproduction by development of an unfertilized usually female gamete that occurs especially among lower plants and invertebrate animals.
What with Valentine's Day coming up, it's hard to get more than mildly interested in the news from the Sedgwick County Zoo today. One of it's komodo dragons—a virtuous maiden reptile—has produced viable offspring with no male komodo dragon anywhere in the picture. The zoologists are ecstatic to say the least. This in not your run of the mill hatching; although a couple of zoos in England also have talented komodo dragons. The SCZ folks are doing DNA tests to be certain the mother has no grounds to apply for child support.
The ancient Romans and Britons held that the birds chose their mates for the year on Valentine's Day. This has lapped over into hagiography saddling St. Valentine with the patronage of lovers. Perhaps the komodo dragons need to get with the program. I suppose that not having opposable thumbs would make it a bit difficult to get onto e-Harmony but surely the girls could go on strike in the egg laying department until the zoo comes up with a suitable suitor.
Our quote for the day is from Lawrence Balter (20th century), U.S. psychologist and author. Who’s In Control? Ch. 7 (1989):
Many single parents say that they feel they have to be both a mother and a
father to the child. This is impossible, so you may as well rule out that idea....
As a single parent, you cannot be both a man and a woman. Who you are is
a parent.
;^) Jan
2 comments:
Or....maybe they are already emancipated and are evolving to 'go it alone'. Lol!
Quote. 'The SCZ folks are doing DNA tests to be certain the mother has no grounds to apply for child support.'
Very funny Jan...I loved that quip.
Quote. 'As a single parent, you cannot be both a man and a woman. Who you are is a parent.'
Exactly!
Smashing entry today Jan. I enjoyed this.
Hugs
Jeanie xxxx
It's always an insightful visit here dear one....I always walk away having learned something new. Thank you! (Hugs) Indigo
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