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Researchers at the University of Ottumwa are underway with an exciting
inter species breeding program that attempts to create genetic crosses
between common mammalian species. Ever since geneticists were
successful in adding shark genes to tomatoes to keep the tomatoes from
freezing, research is underway to genetically splice the best
characteristics of different mammals. Current research uses "natural cover" breeding, allowing the species to
breed naturally while removing the genetic incompatibilities from the
resulting zygotes.
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Some preliminary species trials have been very
successful, establishing breeding pairs between cats and dogs, as well
as
rabbits and chickens.
Many of these parings become monogamous and remain faithful pairs for
life.
Research is now underway to see if the inter-species breeding can extend
natural cover to dogs and raccoons, both of which are within the same
genetic phylum.
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In initial trials, male Raccoons were quite smitten
with female dogs, especially Bassett Hounds and the smaller dog
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