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A polka-dotted zebra spotted in Kenya is making rounds on social media.
What comes to your mind when you hear the word “zebra”? Black and white stripes. Some of us believe zebras are black and have white stripes while others think they are white but have black stripes. Well, it’s a long debate. Zebras are adorable but baby zebras are even more adorable. What if you see a zebra with polka dots instead of black and white stripes? You might think it would be impossible but no. A zebra has been found in Kenya that has polka dots on his body. Scroll down to see adorable photos of this unusual zebra.
A polka-dotted zebra was found in Kenya.
Image credits: Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association
Photographers captured images of this adorable zebra with her mama.
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The photos of this unusual zebra baby went viral.
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Two photographers Rahul Sachdev and Antony Tira spotted this unusual baby zebra in the Maasai Mara Reserve in Kenya. They captured adorable photos of this baby and in no time, the photos went viral. A wildlife specialist, Parmale Lemein says that it is the first time that an unusual zebra has emerged in this reserve. This polka-dotted zebra has melanism and no zebra with polka dots has ever survived more than six months in African reserves. We wish this baby zebra a healthy life ahead.
Her mama is a typical zebra with black and white stripes.
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One thing we can notice is, she has stripes on his legs but the rest of her body has polka dots.
She shares a beautiful bond with her mama.
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Polka dots on her body makes her unique.
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Here is a video that the photographers captured:
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According to scientists, the black and white stripes in zebras are formed as a result of the inhibition of melanin. Basically, zebras are black with white strips. Mystery resolved! Stripes on zebras’ bodies help them stay cool in the African region. We think this baby zebra is adorable. Do you think the same? Have you ever seen an animal with unusual features? If yes, comment down below!