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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Perissodactyla |
| Family | : | Equidae |
| Genus | : | Equus |
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| Scientific Name | : | Equus zebra, Equus quagga, Equus grevyi |
| Common Name | : | Zebra |
| Other Name(s) | : | Mountain Zebra, Common Zebra, Plains Zebra, Burchells Zebra, Grevys Zebra |
| Group | : | Mammal |
| Number Of Species | : | 3 |
| Location | : | Eastern and Southern Africa |
| Habitat | : | Open grassland and plains |
| Colour | : | Black, White, Brown |
| Skin Type | : | Hair |
| Size (L) | : | 2m - 2.75m (6.6ft - 9ft) |
| Weight | : | 220kg - 405kg (485lbs - 893lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 40kph (25mph) |
| Diet | : | Herbivore |
| Prey | : | Grasses, Leaves, Buds |
| Predators | : | Lions, Leopards, Hyenas |
| Lifestyle | : | Diurnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Herd |
| Life Span | : | 20 - 30 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 3 - 4 years |
| Gestation Period | : | 10 - 12 months |
| Average Litter Size | : | 1 |
| Name Of Young | : | Foal |
| Age Of Weaning | : | 11 months |
| Conservation Status | : | Endangered/Least Concern |
| Estimated Population Size | : | Declining |
| Biggest Threat | : | Habitat loss |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Long, slender legs and one toe on each foot |
| Fun Fact | : | Stripe patterns are unique to each individual! |