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Male Bass in Potomac Producing Eggs
Shakrai writes "The Washington Post is carrying a story about how male bass in the Potomac river are actually producing eggs. The source of this interesting phenomena is currently unknown. Scientists are speculating that it may have something to do with chicken estrogen left over in manure or perhaps even human hormones dumped in the river from sewage treatment plants. Scientists aren't sure if the affected fish are still able to reproduce and the long-term repercussions of this find are unknown."
Does this mean male geeks might find a way to perpetuate themselves after all? Well, the article didn't say the eggs could be fertilized, but... what if... your mother and father would be the same fish!
I, for one, welcome our new male egg laying bass overlords.
I'm surprised they could even catch the fish, let alone examine them. All of their equipment should have dissolved instantly upon impact with the Potomac. Why just the other day...[sniff]...poor little ducks...
Arnold Schwarzenegger has already made a statement: "This is not right, I'm the only male capable of reproduction!" and then he announced his plans to unleash a army of cybernetic robots to eliminate anybody 'treading on [his] turf'...
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As long as this does not impact Bass Ale production, I am fine with it.
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... would have been mostly of the male bovine variety. All very amusing unless you happen to be a bass. Or drink water.
Scientists are speculating that it may have something to do with chicken estrogen left over in manure or perhaps even human hormones dumped in the river from sewage treatment plants.
I, for one, welcome our new fishman overlords!
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All your bass are belong to us.