I have a partiular fondness for the Komodo Dragon. In fact I have an Ebook I have written that has been read and reviewed by several mothers here at HSB and by some established authors around the world.  This book provides you with detailed information about these fascinating reptiles and lots of safe and interesting internet links. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of my book, simply visit my Ebay store.

Last April a Komodo Dragon hatched from a fertile egg that was laid by a female who had not mated. Now seven more eggs are due to hatch sometime around Christmas to another unmated female Komodo Dragon, this time in London. Only 0.1 percent of vertebrates can reproduce by parthenogenesis.  This assists in the survival of these amazing creatures. If a female is washed to another island, she can start a Komodo Colony there by reproducing through parthenogenesis.  Only males are born in this type of reproduction, then the mother can mate with her offspring when they are old enough and a new colony begins. Isn't God amazing?