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Why are horses and donkeys considered the same species even though they can produce offspring

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Answer: The offspring are infertile.

Explanation: online school smh

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Donkeys and horses can have a mule together, but the mule is unable to have offspring of its own. That is why horses and donkeys are considered to be different species - their offspring is infertile

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