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A rare hybrid animal called the dogxim, a mix between a domestic dog and a pampas fox, was discovered in Brazil, raising concerns about increasing interspecies hybridization due to human encroachment, which could threaten wild canid populations and biodiversity.
Scientists discovered the dogxim, a rare hybrid between a domestic dog and a pampas fox in Brazil, raising concerns about human-wildlife interactions, genetic implications, and conservation challenges. The hybrid exhibited traits of both species and was the first confirmed case of such interspecies hybridization, which may impact native fox populations and ecosystem dynamics.
Researchers in Brazil have discovered the first-known dog-fox hybrid, dubbed a Dogxim, in the Cerrado region. The hybrid is a cross between a South American pampas fox and a dog, exhibiting a mix of dog-like and fox-like characteristics. The animal's odd eating behaviors and appearance have perplexed researchers, as it barks like a dog, has fur like a dog, but features pointed ears and a long snout like a fox. It refuses to eat dog food and only consumes small rats. The discovery suggests that despite diverging millions of years ago, these species can still produce viable hybrids.