Grevy's Zebra (Equus grevyi)
The Grevy's zebra is an endangered species native to northern Kenya and southern and eastern Ethiopia and Somalia (Grevy's zebra is now extinct in Somalia). The total population in the wild is estimated to be from two to six thousand.
This particular zebra lives on a private ranch in Central Texas. Note the characteristic large erect ears, white belly and narrow black stripes overall which are bisected by a dark mane down the spine. It is the largest zebra of the three zebra species.
Central Texas; August 27, 2013.
Grevy's Zebra (Equus grevyi)
The Grevy's zebra is an endangered species native to northern Kenya and southern and eastern Ethiopia and Somalia (Grevy's zebra is now extinct in Somalia). The total population in the wild is estimated to be from two to six thousand.
This particular zebra lives on a private ranch in Central Texas. Note the characteristic large erect ears, white belly and narrow black stripes overall which are bisected by a dark mane down the spine. It is the largest zebra of the three zebra species.
Central Texas; August 27, 2013.