Zebras

Name: zebra

scientific name: Equus burchellii

More information:

The zebra is a horse, distinguished by its black and white stripes. All zebras has different types of stripes. Why they have stripes is not exactly known but some people guess that the stripes are for camouflaging. Its prey would not be able to tell where the head and tail of a zebra is when they are in herds. And attacking from the front of a zebra is not as easy as it may seem.

Zebras can be found in  quite a few habitats, such as savannas , woodlands and grass land. There are three species of zebras. The burchell zebra, also known as the common zebra is the most common zebra. Its average lifespan in the wild is 25 years.

Current Conservation Status: Last Concern




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