Ever wondered how a stingray gives birth? Unlike many fish that lay eggs, stingrays reproduce through a process called ovoviviparity. The embryos develop inside the mother, feeding on yolk sacs until they are ready to emerge. After a gestation of 4–11 months, the mother gives birth to fully formed pups, miniature stingrays already capable of swimming. At birth they measure 15–36 cm across, and most litters contain 2–6 pups, though some larger species may produce more. This strategy gives the you