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.
Grévy’s zebra
Equus grevyi
Status
Endangered
Activity Period
Diurnal
Classification
Mammal
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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