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Mule

Equus asinus × caballus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Perissodactyla ›Family: Equidae ›Genus: Equus

About

A mule is the offspring of a male donkey (jack) and a female horse (mare). Horses and donkeys are different species, with different numbers of chromosomes. Of the two F1 hybrids (first generation hybrids) between these two species, a mule is easier to obtain than a hinny, which is the offspring of a female donkey (jenny) and a male horse (stallion).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mule?
The scientific name of Mule is Equus asinus × caballus.
What kingdom does Mule belong to?
Mule belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mule belong to?
Mule belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Mule belong to?
Mule belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Mule belong to?
Mule belongs to the order Perissodactyla.
What family does Mule belong to?
Mule belongs to the family Equidae.
What genus does Mule belong to?
Mule belongs to the genus Equus.