On March 17, the Lowry Park Zoo of Tampa, Fla. welcomed a new member to its equine herd. The Grevy’s zebra is the first born at the Lowry Park Zoo and the first ever for the mother, a mare named Pixie.
Grevy’s zebra, also known as the Imperial zebra, are the largest zebra species. They are also the oldest species and have a more primitive, coarse appearance than other types. Their narrower stripes, white bellies and large, round ears make them distinct from the more common Plains Zebra.
Grevy’s zebra are endangered in the wild. They have been hunted for their skins, which are sold around the world, and for food, though they now are legally protected by hunting bans. Competition for land with humans and livestock has also had a negative impact on the population. Currently, their habitat is primarily in the arid plains of northern Kenya and southern Ethiopia. According to the Grevy’s Zebra Trust, the wild population of Grevy’s Zebra is estimated to be less than 2,500.
Captive breeding of wild animals is often difficult, but several Grevy’s Zebra have been born in zoos in recent years. Zoo breeding programs have proven successful in the past for another equine species, the Przewalksi’s Horse. This species had been extinct in the wild but was reintroduced to its native Mongolia after selective breeing in captivity.
Watch a video of the zebra foal’s first steps on the Lowry Park Zoo’s facebook page >>
The video is super cute and i think the artical was a great idea!
Awwww! What a precious little thing. The movie was great. Thanks for sharing!
awsome!
the video is precious - they are so cute when they first learn to walk.
I wonder what his name is. Lucky?
Dressage is halfway complete at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day event CCI5*-L. Currently in first…
Lexington, Ky. — Three of the world’s four top-ranked riders and defending champion Tamie Smith…
Stay up to date on the action from the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. Find…
Learn how the Longines League of Nations qualifier played out at the World Equestrian Center…
Dressage is halfway complete at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day event CCI5*-L. Currently in first is Yasmin Ingham of Great…
Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the…
Read the full article about showing in hand in Horse Illustrated’s June 2024 issue! Here is some great content we…
Plenty has been written about the prevention, causes, and treatment of founder, but less information is available on whether or…
Depending on the availability of indoor arenas, lights, and safe footing where you live, riding throughout the winter can be…