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Grevy's Zebra
Scientific Name: Equus grevyi.
Grevy’s zebra is the largest and perhaps least well known of the three zebra species.
They can be identified by their size (up to 430 kg), long ears and narrow “pin stripes”.
Living in small herds in the semi-arid environments of northern Kenya and Ethiopia the Grevy’s zebra grazes on grasses and may even browse from trees and shrubs when grass is not available or during droughts.
The wild population of Grevy’s zebra is endangered by over hunting and habitat loss due to competition with livestock and is thought to number at 2200 animals in Kenya.
Access to fresh water resources is an area of conflict between pastoral herders and wildlife populations, and a limiting factor for populations of Grevy’s zebra.
Anthrax disease outbreaks in northern Kenya have also decimated the few remaining Grevy’s zebra in recent years.
The Grévy's zebra is considered endangered. Its population was estimated to be 15,000 in the 1970s and by the early 21st century the population was lower than 3,500, a 75% decline.
It is estimated that there are less than 2,500 Grévy's zebras still living in the wild.
There are also an estimated 600 Grévy's zebras in captivity.
One of the first animal programs established at White Oak Conservation Center, the Grevy’s zebras have thrived at their facility in Florida.
Recently the White Oak team has begun research projects at White Oak to investigate the reproductive physiology of the Grevy’s zebra and specifically to collect and freeze semen.
They are in process to initiate an artificial insemination program for this zebra species.
The Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) is a community conservation program working in northern Kenya to protect wildlife and habitats, including a significant population of wild Grevy’s zebras.
White Oak Conservation Center supports the NRT Il Ngwesi community providing funds for security, administration, and wildlife monitoring.
The NRT is considered as a model community conservation program conserving nearly 1.5 million acres of community owned land and directly benefiting endangered species like the Grevy’s zebra.
The Grevy’s Zebra Trust works to conserve populations of zebras in Kenya and Ethiopia.
White Oak Conservation Center.
Yulee, Florida
Grevy's Zebra
Scientific Name: Equus grevyi.
Grevy’s zebra is the largest and perhaps least well known of the three zebra species.
They can be identified by their size (up to 430 kg), long ears and narrow “pin stripes”.
Living in small herds in the semi-arid environments of northern Kenya and Ethiopia the Grevy’s zebra grazes on grasses and may even browse from trees and shrubs when grass is not available or during droughts.
The wild population of Grevy’s zebra is endangered by over hunting and habitat loss due to competition with livestock and is thought to number at 2200 animals in Kenya.
Access to fresh water resources is an area of conflict between pastoral herders and wildlife populations, and a limiting factor for populations of Grevy’s zebra.
Anthrax disease outbreaks in northern Kenya have also decimated the few remaining Grevy’s zebra in recent years.
The Grévy's zebra is considered endangered. Its population was estimated to be 15,000 in the 1970s and by the early 21st century the population was lower than 3,500, a 75% decline.
It is estimated that there are less than 2,500 Grévy's zebras still living in the wild.
There are also an estimated 600 Grévy's zebras in captivity.
One of the first animal programs established at White Oak Conservation Center, the Grevy’s zebras have thrived at their facility in Florida.
Recently the White Oak team has begun research projects at White Oak to investigate the reproductive physiology of the Grevy’s zebra and specifically to collect and freeze semen.
They are in process to initiate an artificial insemination program for this zebra species.
The Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) is a community conservation program working in northern Kenya to protect wildlife and habitats, including a significant population of wild Grevy’s zebras.
White Oak Conservation Center supports the NRT Il Ngwesi community providing funds for security, administration, and wildlife monitoring.
The NRT is considered as a model community conservation program conserving nearly 1.5 million acres of community owned land and directly benefiting endangered species like the Grevy’s zebra.
The Grevy’s Zebra Trust works to conserve populations of zebras in Kenya and Ethiopia.
White Oak Conservation Center.
Yulee, Florida