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Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi) is the largest of all wild equines and the most threatened of the three species of zebra. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower. Found almost exclusively in northern Kenya.
Samburu National Reserve.
Conservation status: Endangered
Lewa Wildlife Concervancy
Kenya
East Africa
Grevy's zebra photographed in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya. Found within the 65,000 acre wildlife conservancy of the Lewa Wilderness Trust, the conservancy is home to the single largest population of Grevy’s Zebra in the world.
According to Wikipedia, the Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest extant wild equid and the largest and most endangered of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. The Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower.
I want to let everyone know I am OK. The area where I live sustained little damage from Hurricane Ian, unlike the catastrophic damage caused to other peoples’ property in parts of Collier County, Lee County, and all over Florida. The power went out at my house on September 26 and didn’t come back on until today.
I will have things to do for the next couple of days, so I will not be able to be on Flickr again until Friday.
I want to thank everyone for their concern. Sue
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Kenya
East Africa
Grevy's zebra photographed in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya. Found within the 65,000 acre wildlife conservancy of the Lewa Wilderness Trust, the conservancy is home to the single largest population of Grevy’s Zebra in the world.
According to Wikipedia, the Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest extant wild equid and the largest and most endangered of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. The Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower.
Das Grevyzebra lebt im nordöstlichen Afrika, hauptsächlich in Äthiopien und Kenia in trockenen Gebieten und ist eher einzelgängerisch. Als Hauptnahrung dienen Gräser, seltener auch weichere Pflanzen.
Named after Jules Grévy, it is found in Kenya and Ethiopia. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower.
Lewa Downs
Northern Kenya
East Africa
Grevy's zebra photographed in Lewa Downs in Kenya. Found within the 65,000-acre wildlife conservancy of the Lewa Wilderness Trust, the conservancy is home to the single largest population of Grevy’s zebra in the world.
It also contains about 10% of Kenya’s Black Rhino population. Because of extremely strict anti-poaching measures, there has been no poaching in Lewa Downs for years.
The Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest extant wild equid and the largest and most endangered of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra.
Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. The Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower. Wikipedia
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Kenya
East Africa
Grevy's zebra photographed in Lewa Downs in Kenya. Found within the 65,000 acre wildlife conservancy of the Lewa Wilderness Trust, the conservancy is home to the single largest population of Grevy’s Zebra in the world. It also contains about 10% of Kenya’s Black Rhino population. Because of extremely strict anti-poaching measures, there has been no poaching in Lewa Downs for several years.
According to Wikipedia, the Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest extant wild equid and the largest and most endangered of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. The Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower.
This zebra is considered to be endangered. Its population has declined from 15,000 to 3,000 since the 1970s. However, as of 2008, the population is stable. - Wikipedia
Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi) is the largest of all wild equines and the most threatened of the three species of zebra. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower. Found almost exclusively in northern Kenya. Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy. Conservation status: Endangered
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Kenya
East Africa
The Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest living wild equid and the largest and most threatened of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia.
Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower.
The Grévy's zebra lives in semi-arid grasslands where it feeds on grasses, legumes, and browse; it can survive up to five days without water. It differs from the other zebra species in that it does not live in harems and has few long-lasting social bonds. Male territoriality and mother–foal relationships form the basis of the social system of the Grévy's zebra.
This zebra is endangered. Its population has declined from 15,000 to 3,000 since the 1970s. However, as of 2008, the population is stable. – Wikipedia
Lewa Wildlife Concervancy
Kenya
East Africa
Found within the 65,000 acre wildlife conservancy of the Lewa Wilderness Trust, the conservancy is home to the single largest population of Grevy’s Zebra in the world.
According to Wikipedia, the Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest extant wild equid and the largest and most endangered of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. The Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower.
Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi) is the largest of all wild equines and the most threatened of the three species of zebra. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower. Found almost exclusively in northern Kenya.
Samburu National Reserve.
Conservation status: Endangered
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Northern Kenya
Africa
Found almost exclusively in northern Kenya, the Grevy’s zebra remains endangered. This unique species of zebra is known for its striking, tall appearance, thin stripes and elegant gait. In the late 1970s, over 15,000 Grevy’s zebra roamed in the wild. Hunting and poaching drastically reduced the population over the years, and the 2016 Great Grevy’s census results indicated that Kenya is now home to 2,350 Grevy’s zebras, 90% of the world’s population.
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Kenya
East Africa
The Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest living wild equid and the largest and most threatened of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia.
Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower.
The Grévy's zebra lives in semi-arid grasslands where it feeds on grasses, legumes, and browse; it can survive up to five days without water. It differs from the other zebra species in that it does not live in harems and has few long-lasting social bonds. Male territoriality and mother–foal relationships form the basis of the social system of the Grévy's zebra.
This zebra is considered to be endangered. Its population has declined from 15,000 to 3,000 since the 1970s. However, as of 2008, the population is stable.- Wikipedia
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Northern Kenya
Africa
Found almost exclusively in northern Kenya, the Grevy’s zebra remains endangered. This unique species of zebra is known for its striking, tall appearance, thin stripes and elegant gait. In the late 1970s, over 15,000 Grevy’s zebra roamed in the wild. Hunting and poaching drastically reduced the population over the years, and the 2016 Great Grevy’s census results indicated that Kenya is now home to 2,350 Grevy’s zebras, 90% of the world’s population.
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Kenya
East Africa
The Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest extant wild equid and the largest and most endangered of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. It is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. The Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower.
The Grévy's zebra lives in semi-arid grasslands where it feeds on grasses, legumes, and browse; it can survive up to five days without water. It differs from the other zebra species in that it does not live in harems and has few long-lasting social bonds. Male territoriality and mother–foal relationships form the basis of the social system of the Grévy's zebra.
This zebra is endangered. Its population has declined from 15,000 to 3,000 since the 1970s. However, as of 2008 the population is stable.
The Grévy’s zebra largely inhabits northern Kenya, with some isolated populations in Ethiopia. It was extirpated from Somalia and Djibouti and its status in South Sudan is uncertain. It lives in Acacia-Commiphora bushlands and barren plains. Ecologically, this species is intermediate between the arid-living African wild ass and the water-dependent plains zebra. – Wikipedia
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Kenya
East Africa
The Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest living wild equid and the largest and most threatened of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia.
Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower.
The Grévy's zebra lives in semi-arid grasslands where it feeds on grasses, legumes, and browse; it can survive up to five days without water. It differs from the other zebra species in that it does not live in harems and has few long-lasting social bonds. Male territoriality and mother–foal relationships form the basis of the social system of the Grévy's zebra.
This zebra is considered to be endangered. Its population has declined from 15,000 to 3,000 since the 1970s. However, as of 2008, the population is stable.- Wikipedia
Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi) is the largest of all wild equines and the most threatened of the three species of zebra. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower. Found almost exclusively in northern Kenya. Samburu National Reserve. Conservation status: Endangered
grasslands co-existence. This zebra, the largest of the three living species, is critically endangered worldwide.
Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Samburu, Kenya
This is a look back at our 2018 safari. More photos from this amazing trip can be seen in my Safari Album www.flickr.com/photos/25171569@N02/albums/72157669809103977
**Explore** Highest position #271 January 18, 2021. Thanks for all the views and faves!
iNaturalist link www.inaturalist.org/photos/110510348
Jenny Pansing Photos
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Kenya
East Africa
The Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest living wild equid and the largest and most threatened of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia.
Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower.
The Grévy's zebra lives in semi-arid grasslands where it feeds on grasses, legumes, and browse; it can survive up to five days without water. It differs from the other zebra species in that it does not live in harems and has few long-lasting social bonds. Male territoriality and mother–foal relationships form the basis of the social system of the Grévy's zebra.
This zebra is considered to be endangered. Its population has declined from 15,000 to 3,000 since the 1970s. However, as of 2008, the population is stable.- Wikipedia
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Kenya
East Africa
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The Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest living wild equid and the largest and most threatened of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower.
The Grévy's zebra lives in semi-arid grasslands where it feeds on grasses, legumes, and browse; it can survive up to five days without water. It differs from the other zebra species in that it does not live in harems and has few long-lasting social bonds. Male territoriality and mother–foal relationships form the basis of the social system of the Grévy's zebra. This zebra is considered to be endangered. Its population has declined from 15,000 to 3,000 since the 1970s. However, as of 2008, the population is stable.- Wikipedia
The Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra inhabit semi-arid grasslands where they have access to a permanent water source. Historically, the Grevy’s inhabited the semi-arid scrublands and plains of Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and Kenya in East Africa. However, due to rapid declines in their population, they are now confined to the Horn of Africa - primarily southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya.
They live in dry areas and can go for up to 5 days without water. They can also dig holes to find water when necessary.
These beautiful animals are endangered and are only found in parts of Ethiopia and Kenya. Their numbers have dropped from about 15,000 in the 1980’s to less than 3,000 today due to hunting, habitat loss and extreme drought and have been placed in the RED List by IUCN.
Photographed on a late evening game drive during a photography safari to the semi-arid area of Samburu National Reserve, Kenya.
Lewa Downs
Kenya
East Africa
Grevy's zebra photographed grazing in Lewa Downs in Kenya.
Found within the 65,000 acre wildlife conservancy of the Lewa Wilderness Trust, the conservancy is home to the single largest population of Grevy’s Zebra in the world. It also contains about 10% of Kenya’s Black Rhino population. Because of extremely strict anti-poaching measures, there has been no poaching in Lewa Downs for several years.
According to Wikipedia, the Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest extant wild equid and the largest and most endangered of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. The Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower.
For more information visit -sco.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gr%C3%A9vy%27s_zebra
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Kenya
East Africa
The Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest living wild equid and the largest and most threatened of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia.
Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower.
The Grévy's zebra lives in semi-arid grasslands where it feeds on grasses, legumes, and browse; it can survive up to five days without water. It differs from the other zebra species in that it does not live in harems and has few long-lasting social bonds. Male territoriality and mother–foal relationships form the basis of the social system of the Grévy's zebra.
This zebra is considered to be endangered. Its population has declined from 15,000 to 3,000 since the 1970s. However, as of 2008, the population is stable.- Wikipedia
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Kenya
East Africa
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This image is more of a landscape than an animal portrait. It gives you an idea of where the zebra lives in the Lewa Conservancy.
The Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest living wild equid and the largest and most threatened of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia.
Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower.
The Grévy's zebra lives in semi-arid grasslands where it feeds on grasses, legumes, and browse; it can survive up to five days without water. It differs from the other zebra species in that it does not live in harems and has few long-lasting social bonds. Male territoriality and mother–foal relationships form the basis of the social system of the Grévy's zebra.
This zebra is considered to be endangered. Its population has declined from 15,000 to 3,000 since the 1970s. However, as of 2008, the population is stable.- Wikipedia
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Kenya
East Africa
To learn more about this special day, see - www.greenmatters.com/p/international-zebra-day
The Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest living wild equid and the largest and most threatened of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia.
Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower.
The Grévy's zebra lives in semi-arid grasslands where it feeds on grasses, legumes, and browse; it can survive up to five days without water. It differs from the other zebra species in that it does not live in harems and has few long-lasting social bonds. Male territoriality and mother–foal relationships form the basis of the social system of the Grévy's zebra.
This zebra is considered to be endangered. Its population has declined from 15,000 to 3,000 since the 1970s. However, as of 2008, the population is stable.- Wikipedia
A lovely animal, making good use of the fine weather and having a good chomp on the grass. Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester, Chester CH2 1LH.
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Kenya
East Africa
Grevy's zebra photographed in Lewa Downs in Kenya. Found within the 65,000 acre wildlife conservancy of the Lewa Wilderness Trust, the conservancy is home to the single largest population of Grevy’s Zebra in the world. It also contains about 10% of Kenya’s Black Rhino population. Because of extremely strict anti-poaching measures, there has been no poaching in Lewa Downs for several years.
The Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest extant wild equid and the largest and most endangered of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. The Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower.
This zebra is endangered. Its population has declined from 15,000 to 3,000 since the 1970s. However, as of 2008, the population is stable. - Wikipedia
The rarest and largest of the species. The most threatened of the zebras. They are distinctive with tighter stripes and their "Micky Mouse" ears
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Kenya
East Africa
The Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest extant wild equid and the largest and most endangered of the three species of zebra.
The Grévy's zebra lives in semi-arid grasslands where it feeds on grasses, legumes, and browse; it can survive up to five days without water. It differs from the other zebra species in that it does not live in harems and has few long-lasting social bonds. Male territoriality and mother–foal relationships form the basis of the social system of the Grévy's zebra. This zebra is considered to be endangered. Its population has declined from 15,000 to 3,000 since the 1970s. However, as of 2008 the population is stable.
The Grévy’s zebra largely inhabits northern Kenya, with some isolated populations in Ethiopia. It was extirpated from Somalia and Djibouti and its status in South Sudan is uncertain. It lives in Acacia-Commiphora bushlands and barren plains. Ecologically, this species is intermediate between the arid-living African wild ass and the water-dependent plains zebra. Lactating females and non-territorial males use areas with green, short grass and medium, dense bush more often than non-lactating females and territorial males. – Wikipedia
Samburu National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Grevy’s Zebras grazing on the savannah of Samburu National Reserve. And what is a group of zebra called? Strangely enough in the English language it is a ZEAL. I looked it up on the internet. For a group of Giraffes, they are called a Tower. The things we come up with!!!
More information on grevy's zebras cam be found here - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gr%C3%A9vy%27s_zebra
Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi) is the largest of all wild equines and the most threatened of the three species of zebra. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower. Found almost exclusively in northern Kenya, the 2018 Great Grevy's Zebra census results indicated that Kenya is now home to 2,350 Grevy’s zebras, 90% of the world’s population. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy located in the foothills of Mt. Kenya is the home to ~12% of the world's Grevy's zebra and is actively involved in its conservation.
Male Grévy's zebra covered in Africa's red dust.
Grévy's zebra is the largest living wild equid and the most threatened of the species. It is found in parts of Kenya and Ethiopia. Grévy's zebras' physical features can help to identify it from the other zebra species; their overall appearance is slightly closer to that of a mule, compared to the more "equine" (horse) appearance of the plains and mountain zebras. Compared to other zebra species, Grévy's are the tallest; they have mule-like, larger ears, and have the tightest stripes of all zebras. They have distinctively erect manes, and more slender snouts.
The Grévy's zebra live in semi-arid savanna, where they feed on grasses, legumes, and browse, such as acacia; they can survive up to five days without water. They differ from the other zebra species in that they do not live in a harem, and they maintain few long-lasting social bonds. Stallion territoriality and mother–foal relationships form the basis of the social system of the Grévy's zebra. In its native home this zebra is listed by the IUCN as endangered. Its population has declined from 15,000 to 2,000 since the 1970s. In 2016, the population was reported to be "stable"; however, as of 2020, the wild numbers are still estimated at only around 2,250 animals.
Olympus OM-1, 40-150 F2.8 @ 106mm F5.6, 1/1250 ISO 160
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Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi) is the largest of all wild equines and the most threatened of the three species of zebra. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower. Found almost exclusively in northern Kenya, the 2018 Great Grevy's Zebra census results indicated that Kenya is now home to 2,350 Grevy’s zebras, 90% of the world’s population. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy located in the foothills of Mt. Kenya is the home to ~12% of the world's Grevy's zebra and is actively involved in its conservation.
Lewa Downs
Kenya
East Africa
Grevy's zebras photographed in Lewa Downs in Kenya.
Found within the 65,000 acre wildlife conservancy of the Lewa Wilderness Trust, the conservancy is home to the single largest population of Grevy’s Zebra in the world. It also contains about 10% of Kenya’s Black Rhino population. Because of extremely strict anti-poaching measures, there has been no poaching in Lewa Downs for several years.
According to Wikipedia, the Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest extant wild equid and the largest and most endangered of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. The Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower.
For more information visit -
Lewa Wildlife Concervancy
Kenya
East Africa
Grevy's zebra photographed in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya. Found within the 65,000 acre wildlife conservancy of the Lewa Wilderness Trust, the conservancy is home to the single largest population of Grevy’s Zebra in the world.
According to Wikipedia, the Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest extant wild equid and the largest and most endangered of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. The Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower.
Endangered species.
Lives primarily now in Kenya and Ethiopia, with more and more habitat disappearing all the time. We were lucky to spot this one in the Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Kenya.
Also known as the Imperial Zebra, it is the largest of the 3 types of zebras that survive today and the largest wild equine. Note his white belly and different markings than the Common or Plains Zebra.
More photos to come! Here is my African safari link
A nice male Grévy's zebra on a foothill enjoying some grass.
Grévy's zebra is the largest living wild equid and the most threatened of the species. It is found in parts of Kenya and Ethiopia. Grévy's zebras' physical features can help to identify it from the other zebra species; their overall appearance is slightly closer to that of a mule, compared to the more "equine" (horse) appearance of the plains and mountain zebras. Compared to other zebra species, Grévy's are the tallest; they have mule-like, larger ears, and have the tightest stripes of all zebras. They have distinctively erect manes, and more slender snouts.
The Grévy's zebra live in semi-arid savanna, where they feed on grasses, legumes, and browse, such as acacia; they can survive up to five days without water. They differ from the other zebra species in that they do not live in a harem, and they maintain few long-lasting social bonds. Stallion territoriality and mother–foal relationships form the basis of the social system of the Grévy's zebra. In its native home this zebra is listed by the IUCN as endangered. Its population has declined from 15,000 to 2,000 since the 1970s. In 2016, the population was reported to be "stable"; however, as of 2020, the wild numbers are still estimated at only around 2,250 animals.
Olympus OM-1, 40-150 F2.8 @ 106mm F5.6, 1/1250 ISO 160
#Grevy #grevyszebra #endangeredspecies #nature #wildlife #Samburuspecialfive #Equusgrevyi #imperialzebra
#ElephantBedroom
#Samburu #Kenya #Africa #Safari #eastafrica
#wanderlustmagazine #travelphotography #naturephotography #africanimals #safariphotography #adventure
#microfourthirds #microfournerds #omsystem
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Kenya
East Africa
To learn more about this special day, see - www.greenmatters.com/p/international-zebra-day
The Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest living wild equid and the largest and most threatened of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus Dolichohippus. Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia.
Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower.
The Grévy's zebra lives in semi-arid grasslands where it feeds on grasses, legumes, and browse; it can survive up to five days without water. It differs from the other zebra species in that it does not live in harems and has few long-lasting social bonds. Male territoriality and mother–foal relationships form the basis of the social system of the Grévy's zebra.
This zebra is endangered. Its population has declined from 15,000 to 3,000 since the 1970s. However, as of 2008, the population is stable. – Wikipedia
Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi) is the largest of all wild equines and the most threatened of the three species of zebra. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower. Found almost exclusively in northern Kenya, the 2018 Great Grevy's Zebra census results indicated that Kenya is now home to 2,350 Grevy’s zebras, 90% of the world’s population. The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy located in the foothills of Mt. Kenya is the home to ~12% of the world's Grevy's zebra and is actively involved in its conservation.