Interesting Facts About Zebra

Himanshi singh       Nov 10, 2022

#Wild Zebras Are Found Only In Africa

          Wild zebras can be found only in Africa where they inhabit a wide variety of habitats. Captive zebras, however, can be seen in many zoos and animal farms across the world. 

#There Are Only 3 Species Of Zebra 

          The plains zebra (Equus quagga), the mountain zebra (Equus zebra), and the Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi) are the three extant subspecies of zebra. 

#The Secrets Of The Zebra Stripe

          The stripes of the zebra are not just ornamental in nature but vital to the zebra’s well-being. The stripes of the zebra help to camouflage it in its grassland habitat, 

#Zebras Are Highly Social

         Zebras, especially the plains and the mountains zebras, are highly social creatures. They usually live in harems with its surroundings.  

#Excellent Speed And Long Migration

     Zebras are fast-runners and can outpace their predators by running at speeds of up to 65 km per hour. At such high speeds, zebras can escape fast-running 

#Zebras Need To Be Protected

   Humans continue to hunt zebras for their meat and skin. Human bred livestock also compete with the zebras for food and with the high rates of deforestation and habitat destruction in Africa, the future survival of the zebras is definitely at risk. 

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