Rare Somali wild ass born at Zoo Miami

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  For the first time in the history of Zoo Miami, a critically endangered Somali wild ass was born Thursday, August 9, 2012. The foal, named Hani, which means happy in Somali, and her mother, a 14-year-old named Lisha were introduced to the public this week. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  Hani, left, a newborn Somali wild ass, stays close to her mom, 14-year-old Lisha, right, Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at Zoo Miami. For the first time in the history of Zoo Miami, a critically endangered Somali wild ass was born Thursday, August 9, 2012. The foal, named Hani, which means happy in Somali, was introduced to the public this week. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  Hani, a frisky foal, kicks at her mother Lisha, a Somali wild ass. The newborn is now on exhibit at Zoo Miami. Somali wild asses are the world's most critically endangered asses with fewer than 1,000 believed to still exist in the world. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  Hani, a newborn Somali wild ass, gets a kiss from her mom, Lisha, Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at Zoo Miami. The foal, named Hani, which means happy in Somali, and her mother, a 14-year-old named Lisha were introduced to the public this week. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  New mom Lisha nurses Hani, a newborn Somali wild ass. For the first time in the history of Zoo Miami, a critically endangered Somali wild ass was born Thursday, August 9, 2012. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  Pam Wilhoit, left, of West Palm Beach, and 1-year-old Melanie check out the newborn Somali wild ass foal at Zoo Miami Wednesday, August 15, 2012. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  Lisha nuzzles her newborn foal, Hani, born last week at Zoo Miami. They are Somali wild asses, which are critically endangered. There are less than 1,000 in the wrold. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  Hani, a Somali wild ass, left, stays close to her mom, Lisha, Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at Zoo Miami. The Somali wild ass is the last remaining ancestor of the modern donkey. They are the smallest of the wild equids and are found in the rocky deserts in very isolated areas of Eastern Africa. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  Hani, right, a Somali wild ass born at Zoo Miami last week never ventures far from the watchful eyes of her mom, Lisha, during her first days out in public view at Zoo Miami. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF