African wild donkey, One of the world's rarest animals, born at English zoo
The foal was born at Marwell Zoo near Winchester in Hampshire, England, British news agency SWNS reports. It is considered "very strong" and its parents, Jahzahra and Lars, are also doing well, according to specialists at the zoo.
“The birth of this foal is an extremely important addition to the zoo," Marwell Wildlife animal collection manager Ian Goodwin said.
The African wild donkey have been a critically endangered breed since 1996 and now one rare foal calls Marwell Zoo home. Zookeepers at the Hampshire based zoo have reported that the foal is “very strong and active." (Credit: SWNS)
The newborn African wild donkey, which was born on Aug. 5, does not have a name yet. Zookeepers are presently unsure if it is a male or female.
In addition to the African wild donkey, the zoo also saw the births of two Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals on Aug. 6 and 11, respectively.
