Zonkey Facts

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Perissodactyla
Family: Equidae
Genus: Equus
Scientific Name: Equus zebra x Equus asinus
Common Name: Zonkey
Other Name(s): Zedonk, Zebrass, Zenkey
Group: Mammal
Number Of Species: 1
Location: Africa, Zoos
Habitat: Savanna and open woodland
Colour: Brown, Tan, Grey
Skin Type: Fur
Size (H): 1m - 1.5m (3.5ft - 5ft)
Weight: 227kg - 318kg (500lb - 700lbs)
Top Speed: 54kph (35mph)
Diet: Herbivore
Prey: Grasses, Herbs, Fruit
Predators: Lion, Hyena, Leopard
Lifestyle: Diurnal
Group Behaviour: Herd
Life Span: 15 - 25 years
Age Of Sexual Maturity: 1 - 2 years
Gestation Period: 12 months
Average Litter Size: 0
Name Of Young: Foal
Age Of Weaning: 5 - 10 months
Conservation Status: Not Listed
Estimated Population Size: Not known
Biggest Threat: Habitat loss and commercial breeding
Most Distinctive Feature: Unique stripes darkest on belly and legs
Fun Fact: The offspring of Zebra and Donkey parents