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Leopard X Sulcata ? Hybrid or new species?

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isnt the definition of a new species is an organism that can breed with another organism and produce viable and fertile offspring? so are these hybrids or new species? leopacatas? but there is no way to tell if they are fertile or sertile yet...

and how does one place a value on them too?
 
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In biology, a species is:

a taxonomic rank (the basic rank of biological classification) or
a unit at that rank (in which case the plural is "species". This is sometimes abbreviated: "spec." or "sp." singular, or "spp." plural).
There are many definitions of what kind of unit a species is (or should be). A common definition is that of a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring of both genders, and separated from other such groups with which interbreeding does not (normally) happen. Other definitions may focus on similarity of DNA or morphology. Some species are further subdivided into subspecies, and here also there is no close agreement on the criteria to be used.


Sulcata X Leopard would be hybrid.

Value would be based on what people are willing to pay. Is there a demand for hybrid tortoises?

Personally, I would not buy one, but I'd adopt one if it needed a home.
 
hy·brid

NOUN:

1. Genetics: The offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock, especially the offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties, species, or races.
 
they are for sale for $850 each, not by me, by the seller. they are being sold on kingsnake. the seller lives in simi valley, california.
 
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they are for sale for $850 each, not by me, by the seller. they are being sold on kingsnake. the seller lives in simi valley, california.
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Ok I'm really interested you seem to know how I can contact the seller can you tell me how. I can't find them on kingsnake. How can I contact the seller? E mail ? Do you have there E Mial? Thanx
 
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