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Yes you can the offspring of such a union is called a Hinny and is not as desirable as a mule (which is the offspring of a stud donkey and a mare horse). Such unions are also sometimes difficult to comsomate, taking the horse a matter of years to get interested.
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∙ 11y agoYes, male mules can produce sperm, however their sperm is sterile. It is always advisable to castrate a male mule due to the fact that it cannot reproduce but will become aggressive like many intact male equids.
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∙ 11y agoYes, all male mules are born sterile, rarely a female mule will be able to reproduce.
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If a donkey and a horse mate a sterile mule may be produced?
A mule is a cross between a donkey and a horse and they are usually sterile. This is typically a female horse and male donkey and it should, theoretically, strengthen postzygotic barriers between horses and donkeys. It is a hybrid sterility type of reproductive barrier.
Is inter specific breeding possible?
Yes in some species. Probably the best known is a cross between a horse and a donkey, producing a mule, which is a sterile hybrid.
What is the difference between sterile and non-sterile dressings?
sterile gloves are clean never before used gloves, while non-sterile gloves have been used but are clean
Is the pharynx sterile?
no it is not. the pharynx, stomach, and intestinal tract are not sterile.
Does sterile water have to be refrigerated?
Sterile water does not have to be refrigerated. However, to remain sterile, it must be kept in a clean, sealed container.
A mule is not sterile?
A male mule is always sterile, however , rarely, a female mule will be able to reproduce.
Which animals are sterile Donkeys or mules or can mule impregnant another mule?
Mules are sterile, a mule is the offspring of a donkey and horse, therefore sterile. A male mule can mate with a female mule, but will never get her pregnant.
Why mule does not posses the ability to produce offspring?
a mule (the off-spring of a burro and a horse) is born sterile
Why is the reason that a Mule and Liger are sterile?
Yes, a Tigon or Liger is Sterile, Just like a Mule. Most Cross-species are sterile.
What is the name for a species of animal that is able to be born but not able to reproduce eg Mule?
sterile
The mule a cross between horse and donkey is an example of what?
The horse x donkey produces the mule. The mule is an example of a hybrid:Interesting fact-the mule is born sterile (unable to reproduce). The only way to get a mule is the horse x donkey.
What is between donkey and mule is real or not?
A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey. A mule is sterile.
What mule or donkey is sterile?
A male mule is always sterile, female mules can rarely be fertile, and unless there is something wrong with the donkey they are fertile.
Can 2 mules make another mule?
no, only a horse and a donkey can. No. A mule is the offspring of a horse and a donkey. The mule, created by these two daring beasts of burden, is born sterile. Nature's little way of saying, "This isn't right!"
What is a half mule?
A mule is a cross between a male donkey, and a female horse. The cross is sterile, and therefore a half-mule cannot be produced.
When a horse and donkey are bred what is the the name of the sterile offspring?
Mule :)
What is the off spring called of a female donkey and a male horse?
A Mule. Mules are also sterile. (Unable to reproduce)
