スミソニアン国立動物園のインスタグラム(smithsonianzoo) - 8月17日 05時17分
If female oangers were to have a catch phrase, it would be “there’s safety in numbers.” Onagers form herds just like all equine species, which in the open arid grasslands of central Asia gives them and their foals protection against predators. Their herds are made up of loose hierarchical systems. They form tight bonds and will stay close to their buddies—it’s almost like the sisterhood of the traveling onagers.
Even though Persian onagers are a herd species and prefer to live in groups, they don’t have a “hive” mind, they each have distinct personalities! Keepers get to know their personalities and preferences very well.
Yasmin is the fearless leader of our herd at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. She is a stubborn, protective, easily excitable and vocal 14-year-old mare (a female). She is always the first one to greet the keepers in the morning.
Farah is our “Miss Independent.” Even though she is the youngest in the herd, we often find Farah out on her own—or at least she tries to be, but her sidekick Dorri doesn’t let her go far.
Dorri is Farah’s shadow and likes to be at her best friend’s side at all times. Seven-year-old Dorri lets Farah take the lead when it comes to new things, even though Farah is younger than her.
Zaria is our oldest mare. She is 16 years old and her life experience shows in her laid back attitude.
Finally, there is Sayeh! She is always last to come up for biscuits, but we make sure she gets her fair share when we are training. Sayeh is 11 years old and she recently gave birth to her first foal August 1.
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