Red Deer Elk Hybrids: Understanding the Crossbreed and Its Implications
The Foundation of Hybridization: Genetic Compatibility Genetic Compatibility The capacity for Red Deer and Elk to produce viable offspring rests on their underlying genetic compatibility. While these species are distinct, their evolutionary paths diverged relatively recently, leaving them with a significant degree of genetic overlap. Both species belong to the Cervidae family, and as such, … Read more
