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Mules are hybrid offspring of a male donkey (Jack) and a female horse (mare) Mules have 63 chromosomes, this odd number causes the vast majority to be born sterile. however it should be noted that female mules can reproduce, but this is very uncommon.

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This is due to the fact that donkeys have 62 chromosomes while the horse has 64 chromosomes. This difference causes the offspring to be unable to reproduce offspring.

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