Knowsley Safari in Merseyside, UK, welcomed a critically endangered Somali wild ass foal on August 10.

Knowsley Safari in Merseyside, UK, welcomed a critically endangered male Somali wild ass foal on August 10, one of only an estimated 200 mature individuals remaining in the wild. The birth is significant for the species' survival as breeding programs like this one are crucial, as ceasing such efforts could lead to extinction. The Somali wild ass, native to parts of Ethiopia and North East Eritrea, faces habitat loss, hunting, and competition with domestic livestock for resources.