Ever heard of a liger? Or how about a zonkey? If you're unfamiliar, crossbreeding is the strengthening of the species genes of one animal by breeding with a stronger mate of another animal. Sometimes ...

In the 20th century, animals such as mules and ligers that had parents of different species were considered biological flukes, but genetic sequencing is beginning to unravel the critical role of ...

Each week, "Flying Horse" features dozens of Central Illinois children's thoughts and drawings on various topics. This week: If I could make a new animal ...