A Zonkey: A cross Between a Donkey and a Zebra

A zonkey is a hybrid animal which is a cross between a donkey and a zebra. Though, technically, a zonkey is the result of a female donkey and a male zebra. If the offspring is the result of a female zebra and male donkey, it is called a zedonk. The generic name for donkey/zebra hybrids is Zebroid.

In 2010, a zedonk was born at Chestatee Wildlife Preserve at Dahlonega in Georgia USA. It was reported that this particular zedonk has the inclinations of the zebra, rather than the donkey, as she sits upright, alert for predators, rather than lying on her side.

A zebroid, a mix between a Grevy Zebra and a Horse

As can be imagined, the owners of the wildlife park got a big surprise when they saw a donkey give birth to a stripy legged foal. The park was in the habit of keeping the donkeys and zebras together because donkeys keep the zebras calm.

  

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