Grévy’s zebra

Equus grevyi

Status

Endangered

Activity Period

Diurnal

Classification

Mammal

Black with white or white with black stripes?

The largest species of zebra, they get their name from Jules Grévy, a 19th century French president. Each zebra has a unique black and white pattern and typically has 80 stripes in total.

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Habitat

Grévy's zebra prefer semi-arid grasslands, very similar to Boise in the summer.

Range

Much of their historic range has been lost to human development. Now they can only be found across Ethiopia and Kenya.

Life Expectancy

25-30 years under human care.

Diet

Zebras are grazers that eat lots of grass and vegetation. At the zoo, they get grass hay and pellets.

Social Structure

Unlike other zebras, Grévy's zebras are not very social. They typically live in small groups or even alone.

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