Why is a mule not a donkey?

Answer 1

Mules cannot belong to a species of their own because they are sterile hybrids, but they do belong to both of the species that horses and donkeys belong to. These species are Equus caballus and Equus asinus.

Answer 2

species are those organisms which are similar enough to breed and perpetuate. but mule is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.these are not similar enough to breed . so mule isn't considered as species

Answer 3

Mules are classifieds as hybrids. They are not a true species, they are hybrids between to related but different species. The donkey (Equus assinus) and horse (Equus caballas) can crossbreed and produce offspring, but the offspring (mules or hinnies) are sterile. The mule (jack x mare) and hinny (stallion x jennet) each have 63 chromosomes, and are incapable of procucing more offspring.

Any site or reference that lists mules as non-hybrids is incorrect. There is no true scientific name for mules, they are properly listed as "Hybrid (Equus assinus x Equus caballas)"

Answer 4

A donkey itself is its own species. But a mule is the result of a male donkey and a female horse mating.

Answer 5

A specy is a group of individuals who can breed and give birth to a fertile individual.

Mules are steriles.