Mind-Blowing Facts About Genetics That Doctors Wish We All Knew

While it may seem unusual, it’s not as uncommon as one might think. During Superfecundation, a woman releases multiple eggs during ovulation, and each egg is fertilized by sperm from different fathers during separate acts within a short timeframe.

This results in twins who share the same mother but have different biological fathers. Superfecundation is more commonly observed in certain animal species, such as cats and dogs, but does occasionally occur in humans, even if rarely.