The male Hartmann's Mountain zebra foal that was born May 17 2021 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been named "Dash."
The zebra was named Dash by the Disney keepers in honor of his spunky spirit and dash stripe on his left shoulder – identical to the one on the shoulder of his mother, Heidi.
Guests riding Kilimanjaro Safaris back in May got to see the actual birth as Dash was born on the savanna and was standing up and nuzzling with mom just moments following his birth.
Hartmann’s mountain zebras are found in sub-Saharan Africa and are a vulnerable species due to habitat loss and hunting. The foal was born as part of the Species Survival Plan program, which is overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and ensures responsible breeding and genetic diversity of hundreds of animal species.
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