Zebras are several species of African equids (horse family) united by their distinctive black and white striped coats. source
Zebras are several species of African equids (horse family) united by their distinctive black and white striped coats.
Zebras come in different patterns, unique to each individual. source
Zebras come in different patterns, unique to each individual.
Zebras are generally social animals that live in small harems to large herds. source
Zebras are generally social animals that live in small harems to large herds.
There are three species of zebras: the plains zebra, the Grévy's zebra and the mountain zebra. source
There are three species of zebras: the plains zebra, the Grévy's zebra and the mountain zebra.
The plains zebra and the mountain zebra belong to the subgenus Hippotigris, source
The plains zebra and the mountain zebra belong to the subgenus Hippotigris,
Grévy's zebra is the sole species of subgenus Dolichohippus. source
Grévy's zebra is the sole species of subgenus Dolichohippus.
The unique stripes of zebras make them one of the animals most familiar to people. source
The unique stripes of zebras make them one of the animals most familiar to people.
Grévy's zebra and the mountain zebra are endangered. source
Grévy's zebra and the mountain zebra are endangered.
The name "zebra" in English dates back to c. source
The name "zebra" in English dates back to c.
There are three extant species. Collectively, two of the species have eight subspecies (seven extant). source
There are three extant species. Collectively, two of the species have eight subspecies (seven extant).
Zebra populations are diverse, and the relationships between, and the taxonomic status of, several of the subspecies are not well known. source
Zebra populations are diverse, and the relationships between, and the taxonomic status of, several of the subspecies are not well known.
The common plains zebra is about 1.2–1.3 m (47–51 in) at the shoulder with a body ranging from 2–2.6 m (6.6–8.5 ft) long with a 0.5 m (20 in) tail. source
The common plains zebra is about 1.2–1.3 m (47–51 in) at the shoulder with a body ranging from 2–2.6 m (6.6–8.5 ft) long with a 0.5 m (20 in) tail.
Zebra can weigh up to 350 kg (770 lb), males being slightly bigger than females. source
Zebra can weigh up to 350 kg (770 lb), males being slightly bigger than females.
Grévy's zebra is considerably larger, while the mountain zebra is somewhat smaller. source
Grévy's zebra is considerably larger, while the mountain zebra is somewhat smaller.
Zebras have four gaits: walk, trot, canter and gallop. They are generally slower than horses, source
Zebras have four gaits: walk, trot, canter and gallop. They are generally slower than horses,
Zebras have excellent eyesight. It is believed that they can see in color. source
Zebras have excellent eyesight. It is believed that they can see in color.
Zebras have been the subject of African folk tales which tell how they got their stripes. source
Zebras have been the subject of African folk tales which tell how they got their stripes.
The longevity of the plains zebras in the wild is almost 20 years, while in captivity, the life span almost doubles at approximately 40. source
The longevity of the plains zebras in the wild is almost 20 years, while in captivity, the life span almost doubles at approximately 40.