Some animal hybrids go on to establish new species, but such examples are rare, especially among mammals. Some scientists have suggested that the red wolf is a hybrid of the gray wolf and the ...

In nature, when two animals of the same species mate, their offspring inherit half of their genes from each parent. This fundamental genetic principle explains why offspring resemble a combination of ...

A silver-haired bat was rescued in Brevard County and Wild Florida Rescue believes it might be the first of its kind to be found in the area. Skip to main content Open Main Menu Navigation ...

Scientists say the wolves carry dire wolf genes but are essentially hybrid animals with 99.9% gray wolf genome. Experts note the technology could help endangered species, though questions remain ...

Two 52 million-year-old bat skeletons discovered in an ancient lake bed are the oldest bat fossils ever found, and they reveal a new species of flying mammal. CNN values your feedback 1.

Coyotes with wolf DNA have been found in Virginia, confirming the hybrids' spread through the mid-Atlantic, a new study says. A coyote is seen in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park in June.

But that definition is shifting. There are hybrid animals that produce fertile offspring and grow into larger populations, but are not necessarily their own species. Coyote/wolf hybrids are among them ...