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The Zebra |
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The Zebra |
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This zebra is the largest of all wild equids, measuring up to 55" at the shoulder (some sources say 14 to 15 hh), which makes is about the size of a small quarter horse or Arabian. It has the longest splint bones of any member of the horse family, and it is thought to be the most primitive living equine. Easily distinguished by the closely spaced narrow black stripes which cover its entire body, except for a broad white area flanking the black median line on its rump and a white belly, the stripes on its head and neck are quite a bit wider than those on its body. Stripes on the croup are vertical and slim, instead of horizontal and wide like those of other zebras. It has a long, sorrowful face and large donkey-like ears. It has more of a mule-like conformation than other zebras, and has broad hooves and a shy retiring nature. This zebra is found in the semi-arid thornbush country of Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia of eastern Africa.
Sometimes found banded with groups of Dryx (a type of antelope), Grevy's zebras are browsers rather than grazers and can go for days without water. This zebra is the only too exhibit Type 2 behavior. This was the first zebra known to western culture, and it is now on the list of endangered species. Grevy's zebras breed quite well in captivity and can be found in several zoos across America.
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NW Breyer Horse Club & Refiner of Gold Creations Equinealities in place since 1997, Section in place 2001, Updated 3/13/2007 |
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