Why does Amazon Molly Never Need a Male to Survive ?

Explore the incredible Amazon Molly, a shimmering silver fish that has survived for over 100,000 years without ever needing a male to reproduce. In this video, we dive into the biological mystery of how these all-female fish use a bizarre trick called gynogenesis to create perfect clones of themselves. We also reveal the secret DNA repair mechanism that allows them to avoid extinction and thrive as an evolutionary scandal that continues to baffle scientists today. Most asexual species eventually die out due to a buildup of genetic mistakes known as Mullers Ratchet, but the Amazon Molly has found a way around this trap. By using a unique copy and paste system called gene conversion, they can overwrite broken parts of their DNA with healthy versions to maintain their health over thousands of generations. Watch till the end to learn why this discovery is challenging everything we thought we knew about the necessity of sex for long term survival. Subscribe for more deep dives into the weirdest corners of the animal kingdom.