zebra

Zebra is the aggregate name for the following 4 representative of the family horses (Equidae):

* Equus burchellii - Barchelova zebra
* Equus grevyi - Zebra in Greve
* Equus quagga - Kvaga (Kuaga, Zebra)
* Equus zebra - Mountain Zebra

In - the old classifications zebras separated into a separate genus Hippotigris (skipjack or brindle horses).
All four types of zebras are found only in Africa.
Zebras live in small family groups consisting of male zebra several females and their offspring. Individual families are part of a large herd. They feed on leaves, grass and aerial roots. Also chew soil to obtain the necessary minerals.
Female zebra born in a little each year. It separates it from the herd to remember it. After a few days (5,6) it returns with her little.
Cousin of the horse, Zebra is the only large mammal fur strips of white and black. There are lush mane and tail well feathered. It is the most beautiful of his relatives. Body length and 2 meters and 20 cm (plus 75 cm tail). Height at shoulder 1.25 to 1.35 meters. Weighing 225 to 420 kg. The lifespan is 20 to 40 years (in captivity).

Zebra live in herds, sometimes bringing together hundreds of animals during the dry period. In fact, these herds are composed of permanent family groups living together in one male, several females and their offspring, ie total of 15 animals.

According to the black stripes are different three types and many subtypes zebras. Zebra Grant (wide stripes) - live from Sudan to the Zambezi River. Zebra of Greve (with narrow stripes) - occupied Ethiopia, Somalia and Tanzania. "Mountain Zebra - inhabits only southern Africa. It is the small and her ears are pointed.

Zebras are durable, able to gallop over long distances. Its enemies are: lion, wild dog (Lycaon), hyena and leopard. Zebras have well developed hearing and smell.