Zorse

/zˈɔːs/

/zˈɔːɹs/

Zorse

a hybrid animal that is the result of crossbreeding a zebra stallion with a horse mare, resulting in an animal with distinctive striped markings on its body and traits from both parent species

What is a "zorse"?

A zorse is a hybrid animal that is created by breeding a zebra and a horse. They inherit physical traits from both parents, with a distinctive striped coat that resembles that of a zebra, and the body shape and temperament of a horse. Zorses are typically larger than a zonkey, standing between 14 and 16 hands tall and weighing up to 1,000 pounds. They are known for their strength and endurance and can excel in a variety of equestrian disciplines, including dressage and jumping. Zorses are often bred in zoological facilities as part of conservation efforts to help protect endangered species of zebras. While they are unique and interesting animals, they can be challenging to breed and raise and are not commonly kept as pets.

Examples

1. (Destin) Zorse, now what's a zorse?

2. (Destin) Zorse, now what's a zorse?

3. There are zorses, or zebra-horses, geeps or goat-sheep and even camas or camel-lamas to name but a few.

4. And yet despite being separated by millions of years of evolution, these three species sometimes mix and match their mates, producing hinnies, zorses, zonkeys, and yes mules.