An orphaned baby Zebra was on Monday, January 22 rescued by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers as it was trying to suckle on its mother’s carcass.

According to KWS, the Zebra died of postpartum complications shortly after giving birth to the foal.

In a statement on Tuesday, January 23, 2034, KWS said its team from the Northern Kenya Mobile Vet Unit swung to action after the foal was found suckling its mother’s carcass.

“Yesterday, KWS Northern Kenya Mobile Vet Unit rescued an infant Grevy’s zebra foal in Lengardae, Samburu. The heart-warming rescue took place as the orphaned foal was discovered desperately suckling on its mother’s carcass, who had tragically succumbed to postpartum complications.” Read part of the statement.

“The dedicated team acted swiftly to secure the vulnerable foal and took it to Reteti Animal Rescue Centre. This successful rescue not only saved the foal but also emphasized the significance of wildlife conservation and protection ensuring a legacy of thriving biodiversity for generations to come.”

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