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Rare zebra-donkey hybrid born in Somerset

By T.K. Randall
November 5, 2018 · Comment icon 7 comments

Named Zippy, the new arrival, which was born last month, is one of only two known 'zonkeys' in the UK
Owner Kristine Turner couldn't believe her eyes when she first spotted the animal on her farm.

She had purchased its mother - a zebra named Ziggy - several years ago and had long hoped that she would produce offspring. The zebra had shared a field with nine donkeys.

It wasn't until the zonkey was born that Turner even realized that the zebra had been pregnant.
"Last month I opened my bedroom curtains, which look onto the farm, and I just saw this little foal sitting up staring my way," she said. "I was in complete shock."

"I ran downstairs in my PJs, put a coat on and went over to see him. He seemed like a right little character and has had a personality from day one."

"He's half a wild animal so he'll nip and kick me a tiny bit but in a cheeky way. Then he'll dash off. He has quite a fitting name really. He's calmed down a bit now as he lets me brush him."

Source: Somerset County Gazette | Comments (7)




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Comment icon #1 Posted by ouija ouija 5 years ago
What a little cutie!
Comment icon #2 Posted by acute 5 years ago
I want one!
Comment icon #3 Posted by third_eye 5 years ago
Pssssst .... lissen, and keep it quiet, I found something better ... ~   Spoiler Donkeybra ... ~
Comment icon #4 Posted by glorybebe 5 years ago
Adorable 
Comment icon #5 Posted by Iilaa'mpuul'xem 5 years ago
Awww.... isn't that the cutest little thing.
Comment icon #6 Posted by Jenn8779 5 years ago
So adorable! Not far from where I live a woman has a lot of adopted farm animals and she has one of these zebra/donkey crosses. I'll try and remember to get a picture and post it
Comment icon #7 Posted by Katniss 5 years ago
That is awesome! I want one too! So cute.


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