What sort of animal is a mule?

Answer 1

A mule is technically not a living thing, as a living thing is classified as having cell organization, ability to grow and develop, respond to stimuli, uses energy, and reproduce. A mule cannot reproduce, no matter what you do. I guess it depends on your opinion. It could be an exception, or it could be that is really isn't alive. My science teacher would probably say that it isn't because she said that the 6 properties of living things are laws of nature, and you don't break laws. But, I guess it could actually be an exception because it was our idea to breed a horse and a donkey, that wouldn't really happen in nature, would it?

Answer 2

Once you breed a horse and a donkey and you have a mule if you have two mules and force them to breed they can't no matter what they do. If you look up life in the dictionary one of the definitions is the ability to reproduce. I think a mule is the only living thing on the planet to not be able to reproduce. I think a mule is a mutation forced by humans so it doesn't count. I mean really, if we didn't exist would a donkey and a horse really do-it. I don't think so, so therefore i think a mule does not count as a n "animal".

Answer 3

Inorder to be living you must have all of the characteristics of life such as: Cells, Organization, Energy Use, Homeostasis, Growth, and Reproduction. If you do not follow one of the characteristics then you are considered unliving. Mules can not reproduce with other mules to have mule babies; therefore, some believe they are not living.

Answer 4

In Biology the definition of being alive is to have a heart beat and chemical reactions. There is a difference of being alive and being not able to reproduce yourself. There are also people who are not able to reproduce, though they are alive. hope I answered your question..

Sorry for my English I'm dutch

Answer 5

Actually, a mule is technically considered a variant of Equus caballos - the horse. I (and others I'm sure) would argue it would be better considered a variation of the ass species - Equus asinus.

Answer 6

Living things are made of cells, reproduce, obtain and use energy, grow and develop, and respond to their environment. Mules meet these requirements.

Answer 7

A mule is a hybrid, it is a part of the mammalian kingdom.

Answer 8

Yes it is still considered an animal. Some may think not due to the fact that it cannot reproduce, however, it still is a part of the animal kingdom.

Answer 9

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