This zebra mutation is such a rare and unusual sighting in Maasai Mara that he has been given a name – Tira – after the Masai guide, Antony Tira, who first spotted him.
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Regrettably, foals with melanistic coloration struggle to survive as their uncommon coloring makes them stand out from the herd, making it difficult to camouflage and rendering them easy targets for predators.
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This is the initial time in the Mara Reserve that a zebra displaying dotted markings has been witnessed.
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Adorable. He is an amazing young lad. May he be raised in a secure and resilient atmosphere.
Watch the video below.