Posted on 04/11/2020 7:34:45 AM PDT by BenLurkin
A zonkey is a highly unusual hybrid between a zebra and donkey. The gestation period of a zebra is twelve months, so it’s not difficult to connect the dots. During her time living within the community last year, she had obviously become acquainted with an amorous donkey. The zonkey combines the sturdy body of its donkey sire and the striped legs of its zebra mother, which makes for a striking creature. While it should otherwise lead a normal life, zonkeys are mules, meaning that it will be unable to successfully breed once it reaches maturity.
We’re happy to report that mum and baby are thriving. Their new home is in an area that isn’t plagued by heavy predation and thanks to the lush conditions, water and grass plentiful it is a good place to call home. We have over the decades raised many orphaned zebras, and in time, we will add to this unusual pair when it becomes time to release any zebra orphans, while this unusual pair wait for some wild zebra's to discover them both. Until that day comes, they seem quite content to spend their days grazing side-by-side, a sight that makes us all stop and marvel at the wonders of nature.
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So true...
What an ass!
Gedunk, oh yes!!
Zedonk, not so much.
Actually, it was first thought that all were sterile, but a small percentage can breed.
Mao Zedonk.
Very interesting posting about the Nuns and mules. Thanks
Very cute little fella!
I learned about the nuns and the mules from Clint Eastwood - “A Mule for Sister Sarah”
I really hope that Eastwood lives to be 100 and makes MORE movies!
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