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Selective breeding was established as a scientific practice by Robert Bakewell during the British Agricultural Revolution in the 18th century. Arguably, his most important breeding program was with sheep. Using native stock, he was able to quickly select for large, yet fine-boned sheep, with long, lustrous wool.
Crossbreed. A crossbreed is an organism with purebred parents of two different breeds, varieties, or populations. Crossbreeding, sometimes called "designer crossbreeding", is the process of breeding such an organism. While crossbreeding is used to maintain health and viability of organisms, irresponsible crossbreeding can also produce organisms ...
The Pyrenean ibex, also known as the bouquetin, is the only animal to have survived de-extinction past birth. De-extinction (also known as resurrection biology, or species revivalism) is the process of generating an organism that either resembles or is an extinct species. [ 1] There are several ways to carry out the process of de-extinction.
The Geoffroy's cat is about the size of a domestic cat, but has numerous black spots and dark bands on the cheeks, head and neck as well as on the tail and limbs. The background colour of its fur varies from a brownish-yellow coat in the northern part of its range to a more grayish coat in the south. The underbelly hair is cream-coloured or ...
Havana Brown. There aren't many pure brown cat breeds in the world, but the Havana Brown is one of them. They have deep brown fur and bright green eyes, but owners of these cats love their ...
1. Persian. Persian cat. Calm cats are known for their love of peace and quiet, the Persian is one of the oldest cat breeds in the world. Instantly recognizable thanks to their snub noses, chubby ...
There's a nearly never-ending list of feline world record holders, especially when it comes to their physical traits. Cats really do come in all shapes and sizes! Smallest cat ever: Tinker Toy ...
The soft-coated Wheaten Terrier ( Irish: An Brocaire Buí - literally, "Yellow Terrier") is a pure-breed terrier originating from Ireland. Wheatens typically have one of two coat types: Irish or Heavy (American). The Irish coat is generally silkier and wavier than the Heavy, or American coat, which is thicker and fuller.