interbreed

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In 2010 scientists reconstructed the Neanderthal genome -- blockbuster research that allowed for analysis making clear that the species interbred.

From Barron's

They said that could lead to the wildcats breeding with feral domestic cats, with such interbreeding – also known as hybridisation - undermining the whole idea of bringing back the species.

From BBC

The earlier timeline means that the three species of humans co-existed on the planet for around 800,000 years, much longer than previously thought, perhaps interacting and interbreeding in that time.

From BBC

Barred owls and spotted owls are similar in appearance and can even interbreed.

From Los Angeles Times

Barred owls and spotted owls are similar in appearance and the birds can even interbreed.

From Los Angeles Times