Inbreeding

Inbreeding is when two creatures that are closely related to each other have babies together. For example, if two brothers or two sisters had a baby, that would be an example of inbreeding. It can also happen when two animals that are closely related, like a dog and its parent, have a baby together. Inbreeding can happen in both animals and plants.

Inbreeding can be bad because when two closely related creatures have a baby, it can increase the chance of the baby getting sick or having health problems. The baby might have birth defects or be weaker than normal. Inbreeding can also mean that the baby will have fewer different genes than a baby from two unrelated creatures, which can lead to problems like a weaker immune system. It's generally better for creatures to have babies with someone that is not closely related to them.