Zebra gives birth to “Zonkey” after mating with a donkey (photos)

A zebra has given birth to a rare ‘zonkey’ after it mated with a male donkey.

A zebra at the Chyulu Hills National Park in Kenya was spotted with tiny foal by a Zebra’s side. It had stripes, but they weren’t dark and barely covered her body.

 

When the staff at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust inspected the foal, they discovered it wasn’t a zebra, but a Zonkey.

Sharing photos of what has been referred to as a “zonkey”, the group wrote:
“It’s a Zonkey!
“We’re happy to report that mum and baby are thriving,” said the rescue group in a news release. “Their new home is in an area that isn’t plagued by heavy predation and thanks to the lush conditions, water and grass plentiful it is a good place to call home.”