Zebra information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Zebra, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Zebra
Zebras are African equines with distinctive black-and-white striped coats. There are three living species: Grévy's zebra, the plains zebra, and the mountain zebra. Zebras share the genus Equus with horses and asses, the three groups being the only living members of the family Equidae. Zebra stripes come in different patterns, unique to each individual. Several theories have been proposed for the function of these patterns, with most evidence supporting them as a deterrent for biting flies. Zebras inhabit eastern and southern Africa and can be found in a variety of habitats such as savannahs, grasslands, woodlands, shrublands, and mountainous areas.
Zebra facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Equus quagga
- Diet
- Herbivore (grazer)
- Habitat
- Savanna & grassland
- A group is called
- Dazzle
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Mammalia
- Order Perissodactyla
- Family Equidae
- Genus Equus
- Species Equus quagga
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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What is the scientific name of the Zebra?
Equus quagga. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Class Mammalia, Order Perissodactyla, Family Equidae.
Is the Zebra endangered?
The IUCN Red List category recorded for Equus quagga is Near Threatened (NT), read from the Red List category GBIF publishes for that taxon.
How long does a Zebra live?
20 to 25 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Zebra eat?
Herbivore (grazer). Its usual habitat is savanna & grassland.
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