Is it possible to combine genes to make a new species?

Question: Is it possible to combine genes to make a new species?
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  animal,
  evolution,
  gene,
  plant
Asked by to Jennifer on 13 Jun 2014. This question was also asked by .
- Jennifer Stephens answered on 13 Jun 2014:
  
  @Nicolas, if you combine genes from two species you get a hybrid. Triticale is a hybrid plant made from wheat and rye. In the animal kingdom there are many hybrids like ligers, zonkeys and wholphins. Can you guess what they were made from?

Question: Is it possible to combine genes to make a new species?