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A donkey and a mule have different chromosome numbers. When meiosis occurs (the creation of egg and sperm) the chromosome numbers halve and half of the genetic material is given to each of the two new cells created. However in the case of mule, their normal body cells have an uneven chromosome number so this cannot occur, therefore they can't make eggs or sperm
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∙ 14y agoThey are a mix breed from horses and donkeys and horses and donkeys have different amount of chromosomes making conception difficult but in rare cases it has happend
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Is a mule another name for a donkey?
A mule is an infertile hybrid of a donkey and a horse.
Why donkeys are infertile?
The offspring of a horse and a donkey is called a mule. The mules are usually infertile because they have 63 chromosomes.
Is it the female mule that can't reproduce?
All male mules and most female mules are infertile.
Is a male mule fertile?
Yes, because of a mule's odd number of chromosomes it is considered infertile, although female mules, rarely, can give birth to a mule if it has mated with a pure-bred horse or donkey.
When a male horse and a female donkey mate?
A mule. Same for both genders, though all males and some females are infertile.
Is a mule another name for a donkey?
A mule is an infertile hybrid of a donkey and a horse.
Why donkeys are infertile?
The offspring of a horse and a donkey is called a mule. The mules are usually infertile because they have 63 chromosomes.
What is the offspring of a mule and a hinny?
No, mules and hinny's are infertile, which means they can't breed.
Is it the female mule that can't reproduce?
All male mules and most female mules are infertile.
Is a male mule fertile?
Yes, because of a mule's odd number of chromosomes it is considered infertile, although female mules, rarely, can give birth to a mule if it has mated with a pure-bred horse or donkey.
What is the plural form of mule?
MuleExamples:A mule is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse. (singular)All male mules and most female mules are infertile. (plural)
When a male horse and a female donkey mate?
A mule. Same for both genders, though all males and some females are infertile.
What if you cross breed horse to donkey be called?
The cross between a male donkey and a female horse is called a mule. Mules are generally infertile animals, and may only be produced by interbreeding between horses and donkeys. Interbreeding between a female donkey and a male horse is more rare, but produces a hinny. A hinny tends to be somewhat smaller than a mule, and is likewise infertile.
Can a mule get a horse pregnant?
No, mules are generally infertile. They have 63 chromosomes, unlike a horse which has 64 and a donkey which has 62.
What do they call a cross between a donkey and a mule?
That is not possible. A crossbreed between a donkey and a horse is a mule. However, because the donkey and the horse are two different species, the mule is infertile, meaning it cannot reproduce. Because it cannot reproduce, it cannot mate with a donkey, and as such a crossbreed cannot exist.
What if you cross breed mule to donkey be called?
You cannot cross a mule with any other animal as mules are born infertile. Because of the difference of the amount of chromosomal pairs in the two parents, the mule cannot successfully reproduce healthy reproductive sperm or eggs. However, on a rare occurrence (one in a million chance) a Hinny (female mule) may be able to reproduce.
Can I Cross a stud mule with a mare horse?
No you cant as mules are infertile, however, in very very rare cases female mules (also known as Hinnies) can reproduce, 1 in a million chance of this happening but males are 100% infertile.
