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"I made this 👉👈" -Olive, probably Olive, our female crested gecko and animal program ambassador, occasionally lays unf
Museum of Life and ScienceOctober 8, 2026

Oct 8 · 426 likes

"I made this 👉👈" -Olive, probably Olive, our female crested gecko and animal program ambassador, occasionally lays unfertilized eggs as a natural and healthy part of the reproductive cycle for female geckos.

Much softer and more "deflated" than a fertilized egg, these unfertilized eggs can be consumed by the gecko as a source of calcium. While we aren't expecting gecko hatchlings, it's still very cool to see!
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