Ruby: "Jane, have you ever wondered how mermaid pregnancy happens?" Jane: "Uh, not really. But I'm curious now, thanks a lot." Ruby: "Well, it's not like how humans do it. You see, mermaids lay eggs once a year during mating season." Jane: "Eggs? That's wild. So, they don't give birth?" Ruby: "Nope, the eggs are fertilized by the male's sperm and then they'll hatch about a month later." Jane: "Wow, that's so different from mammals. It's amazing how many different ways there are to reproduce." Ruby: "Yep, it's just one of the many mysteries of the ocean."