Grévy’s Zebra Equus grevyi
Are zebras black with white stripes or white with black stripes? Neither! Zebras have black skin that is covered in black and white fur.
ORIGIN:
Kenya and Ethiopia
HABITAT:
Savannas
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
750-1000 lbs
Length: 4-6 ft
DIET:
Leaves and grass
PREDATORS:
Lions, leopards, hyenas and cheetahs
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Powerful bite
REPRODUCTION:
13-month gestation
THREATS:
Competition with domestic animals
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 30 yrs in human care
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