Horses and zebras can be bred to produce a zorse, which is infertile. Which is most likely the reason zebras and horses are considered separate species?

Under the biological species concept, members of separate species cannot produce fertile offspring together. Horses and zebras can mate and produce a zorse, but the zorse is infertile and cannot reproduce. Therefore, “Their offspring cannot breed” is the best reason they are considered separate species.

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