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The Zebra |
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The Zebra |
The Quagga
"Quagga" is a term for the Boer Dutch of Africa, referring to the barking cry of the native zebras of that region. The most common zebra in that region was only half-striped and it became known as the quagga. The quagga's range was very limited -- to the southeastern part of South Africa as far north as the Vaal River in Orange Free State. The quagga ranged in herds of more than 100, migrating to different grazing areas, but generally was found in small herds of 15 or 20 individuals and often alongside white-tailed gnu. When the Orange Free State was settled, doom came to the quagga, gradually reducing in number as the Boer farmers killed many for meat to supply their native workers. Differing reports argue about when the last quagga died, most varying in the mid-to-late 1800s. The quagga was strong and heavily built, standing 51-57" at the shoulder. Its distinct dark striped on a fawn or chestnut background covered its head, neck, shoulders and part of the barrel. About midway back on its barrel, the stripes stopped, and the hind part of the body was a solid color. It had a dorsal stripe down the back, and its legs and belly were cream or white. It was comparatively slower than the plains zebra, and some people of that day considered that the quagga should be suitable for both harness and saddle -- with good results. Too bad it is now extinct.
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