ZooBorns — Zebra
Endangered Zebra Foals Frolic at Zoo Miami
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On February 3rd, two endangered Grévy's Zebras were born at Zoo Miami!
The male and female foals were born after a gestation period of approximately 13 months. The female weighed in at a robust 115 pounds, while the male weighed a very healthy 110 pounds!
The mother of the female foal is 7-years-old and arrived at Zoo Miami from Zoo New England. The mother of the male is a 6-year-old that came...
Zebra Foals ‘Horsing Around’ at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
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Two endangered Grevy’s Zebra foals were born this September at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
Female foal, Katie, was born to first-time mum Nafisa on September 10 and seemed delighted when a playmate joined her nine days later. Male foal, Kito, was born to mum Henna on September 19, and the two youngsters began tearing around their enclosure, much to the amusement of keepers and visitors.
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Zebra Foal Takes First Steps at Fort Worth Zoo
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On August 25, the Fort Worth Zoo welcomed a male Grant’s Zebra foal to the herd – the first to be born there since 1996!
The foal was born to first-time mom Roxie, and both mom and baby are doing well. He was up and walking shortly after his birth and soon learned to maneuver on his long, wobbly legs.
Photo Credit: Fort Worth Zoo
At birth, the soon-to-be named foal weighed 60 to 70 pounds...
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