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December 22, 2006

Animal News

A western lowland gorilla given fertility drugs normally used on humans recently gave birth at Bristol Zoo Gardens in England.

At Chester Zoo in Northern England, Flora the Komodo dragon has managed to become pregnant without any male help. She is carrying seven baby Komodo dragons. At 8 years old, Flora is sexually mature. Having been raised in captivity, she has never been exposed to a male Komodo dragon.

Cindy