The zonkey is a hybrid offspring created by crossbreeding of two different species of animal: the male zebra and the female donkey. According to scientists, 'zonkey' is not an accurate name for representing the cross between a zebra and a donkey. Rather than, the generic name should be 'zedonk'.
Interesting facts about Zonkey:-
- Zonkey is categorized under the family Equidae of the order Perissodactyla.
- The chromosome number of the zebra is between 32-46, whereas the donkey has the chromosome number 62. Despite the difference in the chromosome number, the cross results in zonkey offspring.
- Zonkey has a chromosome number that falls in between the parental counts. Their characteristic traits somewhat same the parental species. nevertheless, two zonkeys may not be the same.
- Zonkey shares mostly the same characteristics with its donkey family, particularly its behavior, size, large ears, and head.
- Zonkey is a sterile creature.
- A zonkey's lifespan ranges from 15-25 year and a weight range of 227-318kg.
- Zonkey is a herbivorous animal. They eat small plant and grass.
