Did You Know All of These Animals Lay Eggs!?

Even among egg layers, there are some differences and varieties. Some animals mate before laying eggs, while in other species such as fish, males and females release gametes at the same time, and the eggs are fertilized in a medium such as water. Some eggs are hard, while others are soft and squishy. Eggs may be kept in a nest on the ground, a nest in a tree, or even inside the body of one of the parents! We’ve compiled a list of animals that lay eggs and some amazing facts about each one.