#somali wild ass

[snototter]

A Somali wild ass (Equus africanus somaliensis) rolls in the sand at San Diego Zoo and Safari Park

by Helene Hoffman

#somali wild ass #african wild ass #equines #equus africanus #equus #equidae #perissodactyla #mammalia #chordata #san diego zoo #captive animal

[cypherdecypher]

Animal of the Day!

Somali Wild Ass (Equus africanus somaliensis)

(Photo from San Diego Zoo)

Conservation Status- Critically Endangered

Habitat- Somalia, Somaliland; Eritrea; Ethiopia

Size (Weight/Length)- 270 kg; 1.5 m tall

Diet- Grasses; Bark; Roots; Leaves

Cool Facts- Numbering less than 1,000 individuals, the Somali wild ass is a subspecies of the African wild ass. Herds change in size depending on the amount of rain for that year. Stallions generally take care of a dozen or so mares throughout their territory, but large gatherings of mares can occur when rain and food is plentiful. Other males are welcome to enter the stallion’s territory, as long as they only graze and show no interest in gaining a mate. Mares are pregnant for about a year and the foal stays with their parent herd for several years before branching out. Somali wild ass are hunted for medicinal purposes and for acting as competition for livestock. Luckily, zoos around the world are working towards breeding Somali wild ass and releasing them back into the wild.  

Rating- 12/10 (Close relatives to zebras.)

#animal of the day #animals #mammals #donkeys #thursday #december 21 #somali wild ass #biology #science #conservation #the more you know

[sketch-shepherd-art]

I was in Them's Fightin' Herds water for a while not too long ago so I made an OC

so here's Oasis the wild ass

#my art #my ocs #thems fightin herds #them's fightin' herds #wild ass #african wild ass #somali wild ass #donkey

[vintagewildlife]

Somali wild ass/domestic donkey hybrid By: W. S. Berridge From: The Book of the Animal Kingdom 1910

#somali wild ass #donkey #equine #ungulate #mammal #1910 #1910s #W. S. Berridge #The Book of the Animal Kingdom (1910)

[clairity-org]

Saint Louis Zoo 8/8/23 by Sharon Mollerus

#Somali wild ass #MO #St. Louis #Saint Louis Zoo #flickr

[woo-sustainability]

Two birth announcements from the Saint Louis Zoo!

From the zoo:

2+ pounds of “too cute!” Two critically endangered Amur leopard cubs were born at the Zoo on April 21.

These little females are the first cubs born at the Zoo since 2010 and their births are a significant contribution to the population of Amur leopards in North American zoos. This species is considered one of the most endangered cats in the world.

The cubs were named Anya (pronounced AH-na) and Irina (pronounced eye-REE-na), which mean "grace" and "peace," respectively, by the Zoo's Carnivore Care Team. 

From the zoo:

A female Somali wild ass was born at the Zoo on April 8, 2022! Please give a wild welcome to Astrid! Though only a few weeks old, Astrid is a vibrant part of the herd. She is full of energy, but still keeps close to mom Tukia.

A Somali wild ass pregnancy lasts for about one year, after which, typically, a female gives birth to a single foal. Though the female is capable of having a new baby every year, it is more likely that she will breed once every two years. Astrid is our first new foal in three years, and her birth is part of The Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan for this species.

The Somali wild ass is one of three subspecies (types) of African wild ass. Overall, the species is the smallest of the wild equids, a group that includes horses, asses and zebras. A typical African wild ass stands about four feet at the shoulder and weighs about 400 to 500 pounds.

This beautiful species is critically endangered. This means they are at high risk of disappearing completely from the wild. There are a number of interconnected reasons for this decline, including overhunting and habitat loss. For years, the Zoo has been working to help the Somali wild ass in its natural habitat. In 2017, we assisted in the development of the Roadmap for the Conservation of the African Wild Ass, which outlines key actions to help conserve this species over the next ten years. We also continue to grow our herd in hopes strengthening this species.

#facebook #animals #animal conservation #saint louis zoo #zoos #sustainability #sustainable #cats #big cats #amur leopard #somali wild ass #link #links

[indigo-a-creeping]

#somali wild asses

[snototter]

A herd of Somali wild asses (Equus africanus somaliensis) at the San Diego Zoo, USA

by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

#somali wild ass #african wild ass #equines #equus africanus #equus #equidae #perissodactyla #mammalia #chordata #captive animal #san diego zoo #juvenile

[cheapsweets]

The raucous Dikebael

My response to this week’s BestiaryPosting challenge from @maniculum

Jinhao shark fountain pen with fine, hooded nib, with Monteverde Raven Noir ink, over 5.6mm HB pencil sketch.

Thought process under the cut..

"The Dikebael can be translated as [redacted]. They live in Africa; they are very large and untamed and wander in the desert. Single males will dominate a herd of females. The males are jealous of the newborn young, and will bite off their testicles. The mothers, aware of this, conceal them in secret places. The naturalists say that the Dikebael calls twelve times on the night of 25 March, and the same number of times in the day; the number of hours in the day or night can be counted by the calling of the Dikebael, which it does once an hour."

Another noiʃy beaʃt...

Okay, so we don't have a lot to go on here. It's very large (I should perhaps have made them bigger, but didn't have much to compare them against apart from the pile of rocks - and the random creature being watched by the baby).

It's untamed (which I also read as slightly shaggy), and a desert beast; hence, large ears for dissapating heat, long eyelashes for keeping the sand out, and large feet so it doesn't sink into the sand. We also know it's a herd animal, which leans heavily towards it being another ungulate. I feel like its got to be a mammal of some sort, as they tend to be the only animals that go out of their way to harm baby members of their species...

The markings around the eyes are based on an oryx, it has some striping on the back legs (mostly for a little interest) from Somali wild asses, and a black tuft on the end of its slightly floofy tail from fennec foxes.

We have a calling dikebael, with the mouth (and teeth!) based largely on horses, and a baby hidden in a secret place (behind a pile of rocks... it's a desert, they don't have a lot to work with...!)

Testicle biting again... If I had a nickel for every time we had a ball-biting beast I would have two nickels, which, as ever, is not a lot, but it's still a bit weird. It's all getting a little Freudian if I'm honest (this might have been the reason I leaned a little towards a horse-like creature with this one... 😉)

Also, what's special about March 25, anyhow? It's not quite the equinox... this is going to be a religious thing, isn't it... 🤔

Also, I thought I knew what this creature was, and made a conscious effort to lean away from that animal when I was drawing, but I've suddenly had a bit of a revelation, and realised that I may have been wrong and inadvertantly gotten pretty close to the actual source of this beast in a couple of ways... It'll be interesting seeing if I'm right in my (new) suspicion...

#Dikebael #maniculum bestiaryposting #bestiaryposting #my art #art challenge

[zooophagous]

Tell me in weird detail about your favorite herbivore? Any family.

My favorite herbivore is the wild ass, such as the Somali wild ass or the Persian onager. While domestic ass are considered very stubborn and opinionated, wild ones are downright dangerous and vicious.

Fun fact, early descriptions of unicorns may have been based in part off of wild ass, as the unicorn was described as both impossible to catch and very wild, and said to have a reddish coat. (The onager is red, incredibly ornery and in the right geographic area)

The onager is critically endangered with less than 1,000 remaining. There is a breeding program for them at the Smithsonian.

[fwoofz]

I went to the zoo with my mom yesterday for her birthday and we saw somali wild asses and I cant stop thinking about it because we thought the fact they just put the phrase 'wild ass' on one of animal species signs was funny EVEN THOUGH THATS WHAT THEY ARE!!!!

Im a perfectly normal and sane person

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[clairity-org]

Saint Louis Zoo 8/8/23 by Sharon Mollerus

#Somali wild ass #MO #St. Louis #Saint Louis Zoo #flickr

[uk-traveller]

5 Best Safari Parks in the UK to Visit with Family

Safari Park is one of the best getaways to enjoy nature and the beautiful wildlife. Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about how, as you can enjoy an authentic African safari right here in the UK! Yes, the UK visa grants it all. With the top attractions to significant reserves, it drives you through an incredible safari experience.

So, grab your UK visit visa and hop on to the best safaris in the UK.

Blair Drummond Safari Park, Stirling

The one safari park to nestle in Scotland is also one of the best safaris in the UK. The park opened to the public in 1970 and still houses more than 350 animals, most of the animals enjoying their freedom in 120 acres of estates at Blair. The park drives through the exotic animals, which have four reserves.

The African reserve features non-carnivorous native African species like Grant’s Zebra, Kudu, Lechwe, Guineafowl, and Sothern White rhinoceros.

The lion reserve features African lions only. This reserve is also a part of a Europe-wide breeding program.

The Barbary Macaques reserve features Monkey Jungle, exclusive to Barbary Macaques transferred from Gibraltar in 2014.

The Asian reserve features herbivorous species native to Asia, including Bactrian camels, Nilgai, Axis deer, and Pere David’s deer.

Knowsley Safari Park.

Knowsley Safari Park is the longest safari drive in the UK, spanning over 5 miles, and houses over 29 species in eleven zones. It is one of the best safari parks in the UK where you can enjoy the safari driving in your own car or hop on a Baboon Bus to the park. Unlike other safaris offering road or walk adventures, Knowsley Safari Park has a wet safari on its boating lake.

Zones 1 and 11 feature Eastern Asia.

Spot the Yak, kiang, Pere David’s Deer, and Bactrian Camel.

Zone 2 and 8 feature Southern Asia

Spot the Blackbuck, Nilgai, Eld’s Deer, Axis deer, and Barasingha.

Zones 3, 4, and 6 feature the African Savannah.

Spot the Southern White Rhinoceros, Roan Antelope, Wildebeest, Eland, Waterbuck, African Forest Buffalo, Plains Zebra, and Ostrich.

Zone 5 features African Woodland

Spot the Blesbok and Bongo.

Zone 7 features African Savannah

Spot the Olive baboons.

Zone 9 features Eurasia.

Spot the fallow deer, European moose, and bison.

Zone 10 features African Savannahs.

Spot the lions and Somali Wild Ass.

Port Lympne Reserve.

Set on 600 acres of land, Port Lympne Reserve gives you the best and most authentic UK safari experience. The park's main focus is on preserving the wildlife, including some endangered species. There are over 700 animals of over 88 species roaming the land freely.

If you are keen enough to explore more, the park offers you the chance to view a range of unique safaris where you can find black rhinos, Siberian tigers, Malay tapirs, Barbary lions, African hunting dogs, and more.

West Midland Safari Park.

West Midlands Safari Park is one of the famous safari parks in the UK where you can encounter an array of animals that are the fastest, tallest, and even the cutest. Yes! You can stand face-to-face with some of the most famous elusive animals in the world. The park holds over 165 species, including the other attractions of a small theme park.

The safari ride drives you through the African plains to Wild Asia, spotting zebras, lions, buffalos, and more.

Longleat Safari park

Longleat Safari Park, located in Wiltshire, unarguably hits the top list of the best safaris in the UK. The park is divided into various sections where you can drive in your own car or book a VIP experience to enjoy the jeep ride, feed the animals, and more.

The major attractions of the Longleat Safari Park are the famous Elizabethan House-an adventure castle, a hedge maze, and the magnificent gorilla colony.

All these safari parks in the UK are waiting to be explored. So, visit these parks for the best safari experience.

#safari parks #united kingdom #ukvisa #ukvisitorvisa

[the-last-outpost]

Somali Wild Ass (Equus africanus somaliensis) at the Saint Louis Zoo https://www.instagram.com/p/CdqYfcuu7aj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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