Ligers, zorses, and pizzlies: How animal hybrids happen. Interbreeding between animals of different lineages is widespread in nature—and may reveal some of the mysteries of evolution.

In animal breeding, our goal is to exploit the small genetic differences between animals – that less than 1% difference – to breed for more economically, environmentally and socially ...

The rabbit show at the Madison County Fair on Wednesday gave young children the opportunity to show off their work with ...

Some groups of animals, such as birds, produce hybrids much more easily than others. More than 10% produce fertile hybrids, with different penguin species among those which can breed to have healthy ...

Currently, there are 42 recognized cat breeds in the U.S., according to the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA). As for dogs, the American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes 190 breeds, though the ...

Optimal breeding group sizes differ by sex in cooperative animals. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2022 / 10 / 221004134403.htm ...

Science Artificial nests can help endangered penguins breed, but design matters. Researchers assessed artificial nests made from four different materials to see which would help boost the ...