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science-and-nature2 years ago•2 min saved

Introducing Dogxim: The Groundbreaking Dog-Fox Hybrid

Scientists have confirmed the existence of the world's first dog-fox hybrid, named Dogxim, a cross between a pampas fox and a domestic dog. The discovery challenges previous beliefs about the inability of dogs and foxes to intermix due to their evolutionary divergence. Dogxim, found in southern Brazil after being hit by a car, exhibits both dog-like and fox-like characteristics, including barking like a dog and preferring to catch and eat rats. The genetic testing revealed that Dogxim has 76 chromosomes, a combination of the differing chromosome numbers of domestic dogs and pampas foxes. This finding suggests an increase in contact between wild and domestic species and highlights the potential consequences of human encroachment on the environment.

via Syfy|

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science-and-nature2 years ago•2 min saved

Introducing Dogxim: The Groundbreaking Dog-Fox Hybrid

Scientists have confirmed the existence of the world's first dog-fox hybrid, named Dogxim, a cross between a pampas fox and a domestic dog. Previously, it was believed that foxes and dogs were too evolutionarily divergent to interbreed. Dogxim, who was found injured and taken to a wildlife rehab facility in Brazil, exhibits a mix of dog and fox characteristics, including barking like a dog but having a more pointed face and ears. The discovery challenges our understanding of canine evolution and suggests an increase in contact between wild and domestic species, potentially serving as a warning of environmental overstepping.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

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science-and-environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Scientists Concerned About the World's First Dog-Fox Hybrid Discovery

The world's first confirmed dog-fox hybrid, known as a "dogxim," has been discovered in Brazil. While this may be exciting for dog owners, scientists are concerned about the implications of interspecies breeding and increased contact between wild and domestic species. The expansion of human settlements in wild habitats not only displaces animals but also increases the risk of disease transmission. The dogxim's presence highlights the need for wildlife conservation and raises questions about the future of unique animals like the Pampas fox. Although the genetic distance between the common red fox and the common house dog makes widespread hybridization unlikely, continued human habitat expansion may lead to more instances of hybrid animals in the future.

via Yahoo Life|

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wildlife-conservation2 years ago•4 min saved

"Emerging Threat: The Rise of Dog-Fox Hybrids Endangers Wild Animals"

The discovery of a dog-fox hybrid in Brazil, known as a "dogxim," highlights the increasing risk to wild animals from domestic species. This hybridization raises concerns about the impact of pet dogs on wild animal populations and their survival. While most hybrids are infertile, some can outcompete and replace their parent species, posing a threat to endangered species with small populations. The dog-fox hybrid serves as a warning of the destructive impact humans and domesticated animals have on biodiversity, emphasizing the need to monitor interactions between different species to protect vulnerable populations.

via The Conversation|

#biodiversity #dog-fox-hybrid #human-impact

science-and-nature2 years ago•4 min saved

"Rare Dog-Fox Hybrid Spotted in the Wild: A Fascinating Discovery"

The world's first confirmed dog-fox hybrid, named "dogxim" or "graxorra," has been discovered in Brazil. The animal, found in the wild after being hit by a car, exhibited physical characteristics and behaviors resembling both dogs and foxes. Genetic analysis revealed that the hybrid's mother was a pampas fox and its father was a domestic dog of an unknown breed. The dogxim had a medium-sized dog build, large pointy ears, a long snout, and a thick black-brown coat with white and grey specks. This discovery suggests that despite diverging around 6.7 million years ago, these species can still produce viable hybrids. Further research is needed to determine the fertility of these hybrids, and human activity increasing the overlap between pampas foxes and dogs may contribute to more instances of hybridization.

via The Telegraph|

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