Donkeys and Mules
Why cant mules make mules?
Wiki User
December 15, 2011 3:58PM
Because mules are rarely fertile... Females might be, but males aren't.
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Why mules don't have babies?
Mules are a type of HYBRID.
A hybrid is a mixture of two entirely different species
that aren't supposed to mate in the wild, they ARE scientifically
created.
A mule is the cross between a horse and a
donkey.
Hybrids cant mate, so that's why mules cant have
babies.
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Why cant a mule reproduce?
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horse (mare) Mules have 63 chromosomes, this odd number causes the
vast majority to be born sterile. however it should be noted that
female mules can reproduce, but this is very uncommon.
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can reproduce, though this is very uncommon.
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What is the offspring between a horse and a donkey?
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Can I Cross a stud mule with a mare horse?
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million chance of this happening but males are 100% infertile.
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Are mules considered a species?
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Are there any races for mules?
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they cannot out run either breed..Horses are faster than mules.
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What is the plural possessive noun for the word mules?
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How many mules are in a brace of mules?
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Are mules as protective as donkeys?
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How many mules are in the world?
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