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Zebra are one of the most iconic African species with their distinctive black-and-white striped coats. Their striped patterns are entirely unique, meaning no two zebras have identical markings; just like a human fingerprint!
Grévy’s Zebra (aka Imperial Zebra) are the largest of the wild Horse species. They differ in appearance from the other two species of Zebra due to their mule-like characteristics, in particular their long and narrow heads and large ears.
19 April 2014 | ZSL Whipsnade Zoo | Bedfordshire | | IMAGE © Rob Cadd 2014 | robcaddphotography.co.uk | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
After rolling in the grass, this beautiful zebra is apparently "playing dead" and having such a great time...she looks like she's laughing!
Grevy's Zebra (Equus grevyi) in captivity at San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California, USA. Photographed on 3 June 2002
© Kate and Anna Oliynyk
Picture was taken on August 4th 2014 at Toronto Zoo
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Grevy's zebra (Equus grevyi), sometimes known as the Imperial zebra, is the largest of its species. It is found in the wild in Kenya and Ethiopia but is on the IUCN Red List as endangered (facing a very high risk of extinction in the near future).
Compared to other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower. The species is named after Jules Grévy, a president of France, who, in the 1880s, was given one by the government of Abyssinia. In certain regions of Kenya, the plains zebras and Grevy's zebras coexist. The Grevy's zebra differs from the other two zebras in its primitive characteristics and different behaviour. It was the first zebra to emerge as a species.
All members of the family are of the genus Equus, but the genus is commonly subdivided into four subgenera; Equus, Asinus, Hippotigris and Dolichohippus. The Plains zebra and Mountain zebra belong to Hippotigris, but the Grevy's zebra is the sole species of Dolichohippus.
In many respects, it is more akin to the asses (Asinus). It is 2.5-2.75m from head to tail and stands 1.45-1.6m high at the shoulder. These zebras weigh 350-450 kg. The stripes are narrow and close-set, being broader on the neck, and they extend to the hooves. The belly and the area around the base of the tail lack stripes. With all of the stripes closer together and thinner than most of the other zebras, it is easier to make a good escape and to hide from predators. The ears are very large, rounded, and conical. The head is large, long, and narrow, particularly mule-like in appearance. The mane is tall and erect; juveniles having a mane extending the length of the back.
Seen at Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire.
Wander- Chalk pastel and charcoal on paper 25X19'' © 2012 Shayla Tansey - www.etsy.com/shop/VividEarthArtwork
Zebra are one of the most iconic African species with their distinctive black-and-white striped coats. Their striped patterns are entirely unique, meaning no two zebras have identical markings; just like a human fingerprint!
Grévy’s Zebra (aka Imperial Zebra) are the largest of the wild Horse species. They differ in appearance from the other two species of Zebra due to their mule-like characteristics, in particular their long and narrow heads and large ears.