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General Characteristics Head
to body Length : 250-275 cm ( 8.3-9.1 feet
) Tail
Length :
55-75 cm (22-30 in) Weight : 350-450 kg (770-990 lb ) Description The Grevy's zebra's black and white stripes are set extremely close together. Those stripes on the hindquarters remain vertical until above the hind legs (rather than being primarily horizontal as in other zebra species), at which point an interesting triangular interface is created. A wide black line passes down the spine, separated from the striping on the sides by white bands, while the white belly coloration extends part way up the sides. Fine horizontal striping extends all the way down the legs to the hooves. The head is large, with a gray to tan muzzle surrounded by a 'halo' of white. The ears are extremely large, with rounded tips, and wide black and white striping on their backs. A tall mane of erect hair on the nape of the neck is striped continuously with the body. Range - Grevy's Zebra lives in Ethiopia, Northern Kenya, possibly Somalia. Habitat-They live in Semi-arid to arid scrub land. Diet - It eats grass, leaves, and shoots. Status - . In 1977, there were about 15,200 Grevy's zebra remaining in the Horn of Africa countries of Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia. Today, there are estimated to be fewer than 2,700 left in the wild only. This species is even extinct in Somalia, and now it is limited to Its range in : northernmost scrublands in Kenya, and to three small isolated sub-populations in Ethiopia. severely. Reason for the status - This is because of poaching, habitat destruction, and hunting What type of animal is it - It is a herbivore. Gestation : 13 months Longevity : 20 year Grevy's Zebra at San Diego Zoo in California
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