Aug 1, 2022 07:12 PM
https://bigthink.com/life/california-zeb...st-castle/
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Newspaperman William Randolph Hearst first brought zebras to California for his private zoo. When his zoo fell into disuse during the Great Depression, the zebras managed to escape and wander into the countryside (the San Simeon grasslands). They not only managed to survive but thrive. As of 2022, their herd is 151 strong... (MORE - details)
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KEY TAKEAWAYS: Newspaperman William Randolph Hearst first brought zebras to California for his private zoo. When his zoo fell into disuse during the Great Depression, the zebras managed to escape and wander into the countryside (the San Simeon grasslands). They not only managed to survive but thrive. As of 2022, their herd is 151 strong... (MORE - details)
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