Zebra - Wikipedia
Zebras (US: / ˈziːbrəz /, UK: / ˈzɛbrəz, ˈziː -/) [2] (subgenus Hippotigris) are African equines with distinctive black-and-white striped coats. There are three living species: Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), the plains zebra (E. quagga), and the mountain zebra (E. zebra).
The 3 Types of Zebras (and 11 Species) - Wildlife Informer
Chapman’s zebra closely resembles another subspecies of plains zebra, Burchell’s zebra. They are native to Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Angola, and South Africa. Chapman’s zebra can be found in herds of various sizes, and some may even be seen with brown stripes.
Quagga - Wikipedia
The quagga is believed to have been around 257 cm (8 ft 5 in) long and 125–135 cm (4 ft 1 in – 4 ft 5 in) tall at the shoulders. It was distinguished from other zebras by its limited pattern of primarily brown and white stripes, mainly on the front part of the body. The rear was brown and without stripes, and appeared more horse-like.
Zebras - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information - Animal Corner
Newborns have a mane down the back to the tail and are brown, black and white. Zebra foals begin to change to adult coloration after 4 months. Although a foal may graze within a week of birth, they continue to suckle for up to 16 months.
Zebra | Size, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
3 天之前 · zebra, any of three species of strikingly black-and-white striped mammals of the horse family Equidae (genus Equus): the plains zebra (E. quagga), which is found in rich grasslands over much of eastern and southern Africa; Grevy’s zebra (E. grevyi), which lives in arid, sparsely wooded areas in Kenya and a few small areas in Ethiopia; and the ...
3 Types of Zebras: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST
2024年3月5日 · There are three species: Plains Zebra, Mountain Zebra, and Grevy's Zebra. Each one has its subspecies, except Grevy’s Zebra. First, the Plains Zebra has five subspecies, while the Mountain Zebra has two subspecies.
Zebra - Animal Spot
The foals have brown stripes against a white coat. The brown color darkens with age and eventually becomes black, as seen in adult zebras. All zebra species reside in Africa, with the Grevy’s zebra found in Eastern Africa, Plains zebra in Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Mountain zebra seen in southwestern Africa.
Grevy’s Zebra - African Wildlife Foundation
What is a Grevy’s zebra? The long-legged, endangered Grevy’s zebra is the largest of the wild equids. It is distinguished by its unique stripes, which are as distinctive as human fingerprints. Foals are brown with reddish-brown stripes, and gradually their coats darken to black.
Zebra - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Zebra foals have soft, fuzzy fur, and their stripes are usually brown and white at first. Their legs are already almost as long as an adult zebra’s and they can walk just 20 minutes after birth and can run after an hour!
Hartmann's mountain zebra - Smithsonian's National Zoo
Hartmann’s mountain zebras are a rare subspecies of the mountain zebra, which is one of three types of zebras. Zebras are known for their resemblance to horses, but with bold, black-and-white stripes all over their bodies. They have long faces and necks, barrel-shaped chests, strong legs and pointed hooves.