Common Zebra

Posted by Mike Milicia on Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:22 am

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Maasai Mara National Reserve : Kenya
September 2019

Here is one of the many articles written about this foal with a rare genetic mutation that was first spotted in the Mara last September :

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/spotted-kenya-baby-zebra-polka-dots-180973180/

Many were concerned about its chance of survival into adulthood, but I have not heard anything about its eventual fate.

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by david fletcher on Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:38 am

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Have seen this foal before Mike. (Internet doesn't miss much, especially when it drives the need to self proclaim at every opportunity. You are such a naughty boy for not sharing sooner! LOL. A big credit to you first in not blasting it to all and sundry and secondly, in taking the time to share this with us. Apparently, it has a name called Tira, named by a Maasai guide as the "Odd One".

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Can only say, wow, and what a wonderful sighting for you to experience.

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by Carol Clarke on Fri Apr 03, 2020 3:24 pm

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I realise all the problems associated with these rare abnormal markings, (I also heard of this in the Okavango Delta) but you can't deny its a little beauty, Mike! Lucky you to have seen it, and get such a nice photo.

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by Ron Day on Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:07 pm

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The polka dotted Zebra foal is a first for me – thanks for sharing.

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by Eia on Sat Apr 04, 2020 5:03 pm

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Just stunning! What a cutie!!!!

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by Cynthia Crawford on Sun Apr 05, 2020 6:39 am

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Wow- you actually saw this little fellow- a sweet photo-I hope it survives. Thanks for the story and shot.

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