From my vast knowledge of biology (i.e.: Bio 102 last semester) I am aware that the crossing of genes does not often produce a viable being, or in this case, a debatable new species. I think this is an interesting article because it doesn’t really explore the magnitude of human implications on the built and natural environments within which we exist, but it opens the door for such a discussion. It makes me think also of how grizzly bears and polar bears are starting to interbreed due to the loss of arctic habitats. It is interesting to consider the impacts this will have on species and ecosystem interactions and I think it gives rise to questions about the significance of maintaining the separate-ness of wolves, coyotes, and domesticated dogs.

http://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21677188-it-rare-new-animal-species-emerge-front-scientists-eyes?cid1=cust%2Fednew%2Fn%2Fbl%2Fn%2F20151029n%2Fowned%2Fn%2Fn%2Fnwl%2Fn%2Fn%2FNA%2Fn