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mate, they create a hybrid animal . Because horses have 64 chromosomes and donkeys have 62, their offspring end up with 63, which typically makes them sterile and unable to reproduce.

are highly prized for "hybrid vigor," combining the strength and size of a horse with the endurance and sure-footedness of a donkey : Produced by mating a male horse (stallion) female donkey (jenny) are significantly rarer than

usually inherit the height and strength of their horse mother (mare) and the long ears and hardy hooves of their donkey father (jack) Temperament

have 63 chromosomes. This odd number makes it impossible for their chromosomes to pair up correctly during reproduction, which is why they cannot have babies of their own. Physical Traits:

• Why it’s popular: Mares are larger and have a better maternal instinct. The resulting mule inherits the size and athleticism of the horse with the endurance, intelligence, and sure-footedness of the donkey.
• Characteristics: Mules are sterile 99.9% of the time. They are renowned for their patience, hardiness, and superior reasoning abilities compared to horses.