Interesting Facts About the Zebra

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Zebra
Interesting Facts About the Zebra
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Zebras are famously stripy members of the horse
family. These distinctive creatures are native to
Africa, and actually consist of three different
species. The plains zebra is the most common, the
largest is the Grevys zebra, and the last
species is the mountain zebra. Read on to learn
about the zebra. Zebras have black fur with white
stripes and predominantly white bellies. Their
feet are capped with a singular, hard hoof, which
packs a punch when kicked at predators. They have
large, rounded ears with lots of hair to keep
dust out of them.
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Scientific Classification Mammalia
Scientific Name N/A
Size 5 ft. at the shoulder
Weight 620 880 lbs.
Special Physical Traits Black and white stripes
Life Span 20 30 yrs.
Habitat Savanna woodlands and grasslands
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Diet Herbivore
Social Lifestyle Herds
Favorite Food Source Grass
Predators Humans, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, African wild dogs
Location Africa
Conservation Status Near Threatened to Endangered
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Zebras are beautiful, hardy creatures that are
built for survival in harsh environments. These
captivating creatures can take on a lion, but are
being threatened by human activity. Learn why
zebras are wonderfully unique animals that
deserve protection below. https//animals.net/zebr
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