Jackass genomics: Did donkeys arise from an inverted chromosome?
Could a quirk of genetics known as inversion explain how donkeys diverged from horses on the evolutionary tree?
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Zebras & asses
Mobility of wild animals, including zebra, reduced in human-modified landscapes, study finds
“It is important that animals move because in moving they carry out important ecological functions like transporting nutrients and seeds between different areas.”
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Droppings of wild zebras provide crucial insights into their wellbeing
“Using these indicators we can establish the health of both individuals and populations.”
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Breeding success for rare zebra species as fourth filly foal born
Hartmann’s mountain zebra filly foal Athena welcomed to Virginia Zoo’s herd.
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Smithsonian loses second rare Hartmann’s mountain zebra
Stallion euthanised after surgery revealed an entrapment of the small intestine and that a significant portion of his bowel had died.
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A closer genetic look at the quagga, an extinct zebra
The quagga vanished so recently that glimpsing its evolution is possible, using DNA from museum specimens.
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Death of Hartmann’s mare a big loss for endangered zebra subspecies
Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra mare Yvonne dies at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, after suffering from ill health.
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Census reveals fall in Grevy’s zebra numbers, but rate of decline slows
Conservation efforts are hopefully turning the tide for this endangered species.
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Role of donkeys and goats as “ecosystem engineers” under scrutiny
Study suggests both play an important part in dispersing seeds in semi-natural island ecosystems in the Mediterranean.
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Most European donkey breeds face extinction threat – review
Donkey stocks in Europe have reduced by more than 80% since the middle of last century.
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Rare equines take first steppes to repopulate central Kazakhstan
Kulans make return to central Kazakhstan in project to bring back native species to the area.
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Researchers delve into zebra droppings to aid conservation efforts
Measuring stress hormones in their manure helps scientists understand how they are handling the likes of habitat destruction and climate change.
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Abandoned baby zebra Shaq rescued by Rhino Orphanage
Youngster taken in by orphanage after being abandoned in the bush with a broken leg.
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Double trouble: Grevy’s zebra foals make arrival at London zoo
Katie and Kito thrill visitors with their antics at Whipsnade Zoo.
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Fourth imported zebra dies at Indian zoo; lightning strike suspected
Fourth and final zebra from Israel dies at Indian zoo.
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Rare golden zebra Zoe dies at 19 at sanctuary in Hawaii
Rare golden zebra was the star attraction at Hawaii animal sanctuary.
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Chromosomal makeup of a donkey-zebra hybrid analysed by scientists
Its chromosome tally “split the difference” between its mother and father.
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Analysis of 120-year-old hairs reveals dietary change in Przewalski’s horses
Study team puts it down to a release from the hunting pressures of the past.
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Zebras rely on memory for the route of their annual migration, study concludes
Migration routes can be efficiently protected only if we know how the animals migrate.
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Kulan to repopulate the central steppe of Kazakhstan
Endangered kulan have not even reclaimed 1% of their former range.
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