Zebra

A zebra is the mammal of the Equidae family. The name "zebra" is used for several different species of the genus Equus. Zebras live in Africa.

Taxonomy

Genus Equus
- Grevy's Zebra (Equus grevyi)
- Plains Zebra (Equus quagga)
- Mountain Zebra (Equus zebra)

Appearance

All zebras have the very short fur, that has black and white stripes. The main part of the body has mostly vertical stripes, and the legs have horizontal stripes. They also have the dark line down air back. Each of the different zebra species has the bit different stripes.

Life

Zebras live in families with one male and lots of females. They can have babies (foals) when ay are about five years old and can have one foal every year. Zebras mainly eat grass, but ay also eat fruit, leaves and some vegetables. They always live near water.

Zebras live naturally in Africa, south of the Sahara desert. But most zoos have am as well.

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