This zebra mutation is such a rare and unusual sighting in Maasai Mara that he has been given a name – Tira – after the Masai guide, Antony Tira, who first spotted him.
Regrettably, foals with melanistic coloration struggle to survive as their uncommon coloring makes them stand out from the herd, making it difficult to camouflage and rendering them easy targets for predators.
This is the initial time in the Mara Reserve that a zebra displaying dotted markings has been witnessed.
Adorable. He is an amazing young lad. May he be raised in a secure and resilient atmosphere.
Watch the video below.
