Some good news in the local Hampshire press today. Keepers at Marwell Wildlife are welcoming a new arrival - a zebra foal. The new male Chapman’s zebra was born several weeks early, but despite the premature arrival it was soon standing and within just a few hours. Keepers have named the new foal Zeus, and he can now be seen out and about at Marwell with mum, Pheobe. Chapman’s zebras are social animals and are often found living in groups known as ‘harems’.
Consisting of one stallion and several mares and foals, the harems often come together to form vast herds throughout East Africa.
Zeus’ harem consists of mum Phoebe, dad Josef and two older females, Sophie and Harriet.
Zeus’ parents have already successfully reared seven foals between them, so has the best start in life as his keeper, Mark Humble adds: “Phoebe is an excellent mum and is always keeping a watchful eye over Zeus, making sure he is not getting into any trouble.
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