08/12/2025
Eclyse — The One-of-a-Kind Zebra-Horse
Meet Eclyse, a living work of art — half zebra, half horse, and entirely unforgettable. Born at Safaripark Stukenbrock in Germany, she’s the rare daughter of a zebra mother and a horse father, a hybrid known as a zorse.
But what makes Eclyse truly extraordinary isn’t just her parentage — it’s her breathtaking coat.
🎨 Nature’s Masterpiece
Most zorses are fully striped or carry faint zebra markings. Eclyse is different. Her body is mostly white, splashed with bold black stripes across her face and hindquarters, as if painted by an artist’s hand. She’s part zebra, part horse, and pure optical illusion.
Her name comes from “eclipse” — the perfect nod to her rare and beautiful fusion.
🧬 A Rare Hybrid
Zorses are unusual because zebras and horses have different chromosome counts, making them infertile like mules. They’re typically bred in captivity for education and conservation awareness. Eclyse’s story began when her zebra mother visited an Italian horse ranch — and stripes met mane.
📍 Wild in Looks, Not in Origin
Zorses don’t exist naturally in the wild and aren’t a separate species. While they inherit traits from both parents, their behavior often leans toward the zebra — alert, strong-willed, and unpredictable.
Eclyse is a reminder of the beauty in the unexpected — a creature where wild meets tame, and black-and-white becomes something extraordinary.
