Zebra herds to roam Wales

Zebra could shortly be found roaming hills in rural Carmarthenshire as part of a research and conservation project.

Ross and Heather Simpson, who run the Natural Animal Centre near Carmarthen, plan to import a herd from Africa.

They treat many types of animals for behavioural problems but also research and teach training techniques.

Mrs Simpson said the aim of the project was to contrast the behaviour of zebra with horses they already keep, to improve human understanding of both.

They have successfully applied to Carmarthenshire Council for permission to keep a herd of zebra on their 100-acre site in a wooded valley at Cwmduad.

South African-born Mr Simpson is currently in Africa looking for a suitable herd.