zebras are able to breed with most other Equines.
Members that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring are usually in the same species. This is because a species is defined as a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce viable offspring. The ability to produce fertile offspring signifies a higher level of relatedness and genetic compatibility between individuals.
When the two populations can no longer interbreed.
No, many other animals can interbreed.
No, rattlesnakes and rat snakes cannot interbreed.
Yes, Neanderthals did interbreed with Homo sapiens.
Horses and zebras are not the same species because they cannot interbreed and produce fertile offspring. While they can mate and produce hybrid offspring (like a zorse), these hybrids are typically sterile. This reproductive isolation is a key factor that distinguishes them as separate species. Additionally, they have different behaviors, habitats, and physical characteristics that further define their species status.
Zebras and horses are not considered the same species primarily because they belong to different genera: zebras are in the genus Equus alongside horses, but they are distinct species with unique physical and behavioral traits. One key reason they are classified separately is that they cannot produce viable offspring together; while they can interbreed, the resulting hybrids (such as a zorse) are typically sterile. Additionally, their differing social structures, habitats, and adaptations further differentiate them as separate species.
When a group of organisms can interbreed they are considered a species. Humans can interbreed and produce other humans because they are the same species.
Organisms that can interbreed are found at the species level.
Of course they do! How would the zebra species still be 'alive' if the adult zebras didn't have baby zebras. Of course they have babies.
Zebras reproduce sexually, so zebras do have fathers.
Zebras are prey. Several other animals eat zebras, but zebras don't eat other animals.