Georgia Welcomes A Zedonk (Part Zebra, Part Donkey)

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What happens when you cross a Donkey with a Zebra - You get a Zedonk or Zonkey of course! This rare combination happens rather infrequently, which is why the birth of this little foal at Chestatee Wildlife Preserve in Dahlonega, Georgia is causing so much excitement.

Born a week ago, to a Zebra father and Donkey mother, the yet-to-be named baby has his mother's brown body and his father's distinct strips on her legs and face. According to his owner, his mannerisms mimic that of a Zebra.

This is the second known case of a Zedonk in recent years. In 2008, a foal named Zigzag was born at a private reserve in Vadosta,Georgia.

There are currently only a handful of such creatures living in the world, all born in the wild. This rather unusual animal cannot be bred because they it is sterile, which means it cannot have babies.

The closest natural creation to a Zedonk is the Quagga, an extinct subspecies of Zebra that roamed the plains of South Africa, more than 120 years ago. The animals had vivid zebra stripes on the front of their body and plain brown backs.

The new Georgia baby will be kept separate for a few weeks, until he is strong enough to join the rest of the herd - we wonder who he will hang with - Zebras or Donkeys - Any guesses?

sources:zootoo.com, news.yahoo.com

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  • zebragal4life
    zebragal4lifealmost 13 years
    I LOVE zebras! But this is really CUTE!!!
    • charodalmost 13 years
      that is so cool
      • kyliealmost 13 years
        SWEET!
        • Tonyabout 13 years
          cool,but weird at the same time!
          • Tonyabout 13 years
            cool,but weird at tha same time!
            • animalfan
              animalfanabout 13 years
              beautiful animal!!
              • Kendra about 13 years
                Zebras are one of my favorite animals.This is one of the most amazing stories that I have heard about these.I think that it is super amazing and a creation worth sharing worldwide.
                • lillybearboo
                  lillybearbooabout 13 years
                  that is a wonderful creation
                  • kickabout 13 years
                    cool animal
                    • ccswedeover 13 years
                      I want one!!!!!!!

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