After a year-long pregnancy, Azita, a female Persian onager at Chester Zoo, gave birth to a healthy male foal. Named Jasper, this tiny equid represents hope for his critically endangered species. Persian onagers, closely related to domestic donkeys, are native to the semi-desert regions of Iran and are among the most threatened equids in the world. Mike Jordan, Director of Animals and Plants at Chester Zoo, expressed his delight at Jasper’s birth. He reported that the foal is in excellent health and that Azita is proving to be an attentive mother. Visitors to the zoo have been captivated by Ja…
