Ferrets have been mated with mink, wild European polecats (ferrets) and ermine, and have been surrogates for black footed ferrets, and are related to otters, but I don't think that mating with an otter would be successful.
Members of a species are closely related and can mate to produce fertile offspring.
Organisms of the same species that can successfully mate and produce fertile offspring are considered to be interfertile. This means that they are genetically compatible and able to produce offspring that are also fertile. Examples include humans, dogs, and horses.
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If it were possible - The new offspring would be classified under the male 'parent' animals bloodline.
Yes, two individuals belong to the same species if they can mate naturally and produce fertile offspring. This ability to interbreed and produce fertile offspring is a biological criterion used to define species boundaries.
a group of animals that can mate and producce fertile offspring.
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A species is a group of similar organisms that can mate and produce fertile offspring.
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