The Difference of the Species

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Originally Posted by The Saucepan Man

My biology is rusty. Is it right that things of a different species but the same genus can interbreed? If so, then I would agree with you. I suspect that the offspring of interbred Orcs and Men would be capable of reproduction, but I have no evidence to back up that point.

I doubt if my biology is much sharper, but the example of donkeys and horses comes to mind. These can interbreed, are certainly not the same species (if someone comes in and tells me they are, then I give up all belief in science). The offspring, Mules, are sterile. I also know that lions and tigers can breed, although I have no idea as to the fertility of the offspring.