Hybridisation Collection

Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) x domestic duck hybrids, flock, swimming on reservoir habitat, Edith Weston, Rutland Water, Rutland, England, July

Ultramel Okeetee corn snake, with recently laid eggs, an interspecies hybrid between a Corn snake, (Pantherophis guttatus), and a Grey rat snake (Pantherophis spiloides)

Wild Buffons macaw x Scarlet macaw (Ara ambiguus x Ara macao) hybrid, Costa Rica

RF- Rare Monkey / Lady hybrid orchid (Orchis simia x purpurea). Possibly unique to Hartslock nature reserve (SSSI), Oxfordshire, UK. May

Common spotted orchid and Southern marsh orchid hybrid (Dactyloriza x grandis) in flower. Leicestershire, England, UK. Focus stacked

Wolf giant tortoise (Chelonoidis becki) in habitat. Hybrids of mixed parentage with different shell shapes are scattered far and wide on the rugged west slope of Wolf Volcano

Floreana giant tortoise hybrid descendants (Chelonoidis elephantopus) feeding on flower. These are descendants of the extinct Floreana giant tortoise, but are hybridised with other species

Hybrid orchis, Orchis x colemanii (Orchis mascula x Orchis pauciflora), a natural hybrid between Early purple orchid and Few flowered orchid, in flower, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

Floreana giant tortoise hybrid descendants (Chelonoidis elephantopus) feeding on flower. These are descendants of the extinct Floreana giant tortoise, but are hybridised with other species

Galapagos tortoise hybrid (Chelonoidis complex) portrait, Floreana Island, Galapagos

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Spanish Moon Moth - caterpillar of the hybridisation between Graelsia isabellae and Actias dubernardi (Graellsia isabellae) Date:

Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) x Brown Bear (Ursus arctos) hybrid, cub, standing, Animals Asia Rescue Centre, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, april

Black wolf, Canis lupus Melanistic variant
Black wolf, Canis lupus. Melanistic variant of the grey wolf caused by wolf-dog hybridisation.. Melanistic variant of the grey wolf caused by wolf-dog hybridisation

Hybrid Bluebell (Endymion non-scriptus x hispanica) Common x Spanish hybrid, close-up of flowers, Warton Crag, Lancashire, England, May

Mendelian inheritance of colour of flower in the culinary pea Pink-flowered race (left), White-flowered race (right), Cross between the two, (centre)

Lady Orchid Orchis purpurea x Monkey Orchid (Orchis simia) hybrid, close-up of flowers, Hartslock, Oxfordshire, England, May

Mules (male donkey x female horse) and Horses, herd, grazing in pasture, with mountains in background, Grand Teton N. P
Mules (male donkey x female horse) and Horses, herd, grazing in pasture, with mountains in background, Grand Teton N.P. Wyoming, U.S.A. September

San Isidro Owl (Strix sp. ) Mystery Owl possibly new species or Black-and-white Owl (Strix nigrolineata)
San Isidro Owl (Strix sp.) Mystery Owl possibly new species or Black-and-white Owl (Strix nigrolineata) x Black-banded Owl (Strix huhula) hybrid, adult

Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) x Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) hybrid, adult, in flight, Algarve, Portugal, October

Baikal Teal (Anas formosa) x Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) hybrid, escape from private collection, adult male, swimming on flooded former gravel pit, Rye Meads RSPB Reserve, Hoddesdon, Lea Valley

Domestic Yak (Bos grunniens) x Domestic Cattle (Bos primigenius) Hereford, Dzo bull, with Shorthorn bull, grazing in pasture, Catlins, South Island, New Zealand

Antarctic Skua (Catharacta antarctica) x South Polar Skua (Catharacta maccormicki) hybrid, adult, in flight, at renowned island site for hybridisation, Deception Island, South Shetlands, Antarctica

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) x Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis) hybrid, falconry bird, adult, calling on heather moorland, North Yorkshire, England, august (captive)

Cyborg running, computer artwork. A cyborg or bionic man is an entity that is part man and part machine

Cyborg. Conceptual computer artwork of a woman with a socket in her armpit

Android software update. Conceptual computer artwork of an android human with a card inserted in her forehead that is installing new software in her brain

Sierra columbine (Aquilegia pubescens)
Sierra columbine flowers (Aquilegia pubescens). The pink colour of this plants flowers is the result of introgressive hybridisation between populations of Aquilegia pubescens and Aquilegia formosa

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Hybridisation, the fascinating phenomenon that occurs when two different species interbreed, has led to some truly remarkable creatures. Take for instance the Mallard Duck x domestic duck hybrids, a flock of them gracefully swimming on a serene reservoir habitat in Edith Weston. Their unique blend of features showcases the beauty and diversity that can arise from such unions. In another corner of nature's tapestry, we find an Ultramel Okeetee corn snake proudly guarding her recently laid eggs. This striking serpent is an interspecies hybrid between a Corn snake and a Grey rat snake. Bred through captive breeding programs, this morph exemplifies the incredible results that can be achieved through human intervention. Venturing into Costa Rica's lush rainforests, one might stumble upon a rare sight indeed - a hybrid macaw born from the union of Buffons macaw and Scarlet macaw parents. With vibrant plumage reflecting both lineages, this magnificent creature serves as a testament to nature's ability to create something entirely new. Moving onto flora rather than fauna, we encounter the enchanting RF- Rare Monkey / Lady hybrid orchid. A captivating fusion between Orchis simia and purpurea species, its delicate petals bear witness to nature's artistic prowess in blending colors and forms. Meanwhile, amidst meadows adorned with wildflowers stands the Common spotted orchid and Southern marsh orchid hybrid - Dactyloriza x grandis. Its elegant blooms are evidence of how even plants can engage in cross-species pollination to produce stunning offspring. The animal kingdom continues to surprise us with its diverse array of hybrids; consider the Wolf giant tortoise residing peacefully within its natural habitat. These mixed parentage giants showcase how genetic variation can lead to extraordinary combinations rarely seen elsewhere. Delving deeper into tortoise lineage brings us face-to-face with Floreana giant tortoise hybrid descendants feasting on flowers.