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Makes me wonder if we could do the same with a tiger.

• weberc2 7y ago
  IIRC (from some documentary on the subject) canids are somewhat unique in their “genetic plasticity” (I don’t recall the precise term).
  • nradov 7y ago
    Dogs have 76 chromosomes whereas tigers (and most other cats) have only 38. That makes it far easier for breeders to target specific characteristics in dogs.
    • thrax 7y ago
      Wow TIL, very cool.
    • est31 7y ago
      Gene drives, allowing for non mendellian breeding, will revolutionize this.