A Somali Wild Ass nibbles at the leaves and bark on a tree in its outdoor area at the Saint Louis Zoo.

Somali Wild Ass
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

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It’s not every day you can go out and encounter newborn animals that aren’t local wildlife - I consider myself lucky to have seen this newborn foal just a week after she was born.

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A black and white image of a Somali Wild Ass laying on the ground with its front hooves tucked in under its body.

Somali Wild Ass
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

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A 3-month-old Somali Wild Ass taking an interest in a yellow leaf that has fallen in her enclosure.

Somali Wild Ass
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis, Missouri

This is a 3-month-old Somali Wild Ass named Sassafras. This critically endangered species has only around 1000 animals left in the wild and around 200 in captivity.

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Side view of head and chest of a Somali Wild Ass.

Somali Wild Ass
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

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