Hybrid animals are the offspring of two different breeds or species. This can be done intentionally, in order to combine the desired traits of both parents, or it can happen naturally, when two different species interbreed. Hybrid animals can have a variety of physical and genetic characteristics, depending on the breeds or species that they are descended from.
Examples of purebred animals:
* Thoroughbred horses
* Angus cattle
* Siamese cats
Examples of hybrid animals:
* Mules (the offspring of a donkey and a horse)
* Beefalos (the offspring of a bison and a domestic cow)
* Ligers (the offspring of a lion and a tiger)