It's definitely possible, most male calico cats are sterile but you will find some that are viable breeders. Same with mules, they are supposed to be sterile but some are breedable. It's like Jurassic Park, nature always finds a way.
This is definitely interesting! Also, I wasn't aware that female deserts were dying when bred. If that's true, that's nuts.
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