Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) are an endangered species. One of the ways that conservationists are working to maintain their numbers is through captive breeding programs in zoos. Typically females are housed alone, and males are transported between zoos to mate with females and produce offspring. In some cases, females produce offspring even though they are not in contact with a male. When females do not interact with males but still produced offspring, reproduction is asexual.

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Komodo dragons have the ability to reproduce through a process called parthenogenesis, which is a form of asexual reproduction where an egg can develop into a complete individual without being fertilized by a male. This has been observed in females that have not been in contact with males, allowing them to produce offspring without male interaction.

Komodo Dragons (Varanus Komodoensis) Are an Endangered Species