Nature's strangest eggs—from spongy clusters to gelatinous blobs

Nature's strangest eggs—from spongy clusters to gelatinous blobs

Eggs are pretty incredible. They must be sturdy enough to keep the precious cargo inside safe, yet soft enough for a baby bird, crab, or snake to push through when the time is right.  Over millions of years, some egg laying species have evolved a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and methods for laying them to ensure the survival of the next generation. Here, we break down three of nature’s most interesting egg laying strategies, from spong…