HERE’S one new arrival who has already earned his stripes.

A male Chapman’s zebra foal born several weeks early at Marwell Wildlife was standing within just a few hours despite being premature.

Keepers have named the new foal Zeus, and he can now be seen out and about with mum Pheobe. Chapman’s zebras are social animals and are often found living in groups known as “harems”.

Consisting of one stallion and several mares and foals, the harems often come together to form vast herds throughout East Africa.

Zeus’ harem consists of mum Phoebe, dad Josef and two older females, Sophie and Harriet.

Keeper Mark Humble said: “I am so pleased that he is fit and healthy, and despite his early appearance, he has plenty of energy.

“It has been two years since our last Chapman zebra foal was born so it’s great to watch him running around.”