Uncommon hybrid of zebra and donkey born at north Georgia wildlife preserve

Zedonk hybrid born at Ga. wildlife preserve

DAHLONEGA, Ga. — A zedonk, an unusual cross between a donkey and a zebra, is attracting attention at the Chestatee Wildlife Preserve in north Georgia after being born there about a week ago.

The animal, which has a zebra father and donkey mother, has black stripes prominently displayed on her legs and face.

C.W. Wathen, the Dahlonega preserve’s founder and general manager, says the foal has a zebra’s instincts. Wathen says she sits up instead of lying on her side, as if she’s staying alert for predators.

Donkeys and zebras don’t usually mate, but zedonks turn up occasionally.

Wathen says that in about two weeks, the zedonk will begin roaming the property with the rest of the animals.

Information from: The Times, www.gainesvilletimes.com