The Virgin Komodo Dragon

I was reading on msnbc.com today about the Komodo dragon who reproduced asexually in captivity recently. Apparently a number of reptiles are able to do this. This made me think about human reproduction and the potential ability for the Homo sapiens to asexually reproduce at some time. Scientists are excited because there is a limited number of Komodo dragons, it is as though the species is ensuring its survival with this ability.

It also made me think that maybe homosexuality is a similar evolutionary survival tool. Maybe to help limit overpopulation of the world. We as humans seem to need companionship and coupling for well being. But if this need leads to overpopulation that threatens survival, then maybe the coupling without reproduction is a way to curtail overwhelming population.

Some metaphysical, religious, and science fiction theories agree with the proposition. One metaphysical belief, which may be tied to the Hindu religion as well,is that we will evolve to not only reproduce singly, but that we will grow six arms, like the Indian god, Shiva(?) who dances in a circle of flame with six arms reaching out for multiple tasks.

So it seems we still need our sense of community or intimacy but maybe not so many of our population. And if someone really desires to recreate an offspring, that that will be possible, individually, rather than by way of a whole lot of unwanted pregnancies. Maybe then all children will be wanted before they are created.

A possible flaw in my wishful theory is that the mother Komodo dragon had to be separated from her offspring because she wants to eat anything in sight. That led back to the Greek mythology of, I think Hera, eating all her children as a punishment for something. Maybe rebelling to being subordinate to Zeus.

Oh well, I probably should have looked it up before posting, but I was just listening to a great Pat Matheny selection, 'Travel' from his 'Works' cd, and I didn't want to leave the computer to do so.