Grevy's Zebra
Equus grevyi
Conservation Status
EndangeredMammalia · Perissodactyla · Equidae
About
Grévy's zebra, also known commonly as the imperial zebra, is the largest living species of wild equid and the most threatened of the three species of zebras, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after French president Jules Grévy, it is found in parts of Kenya and Ethiopia. Superficially, Grévy's zebra's physical features can help to identify it from the other zebra species; its overall appearance is slightly closer to that of a mule and donkey, compared to the more "equine" (horse) appearance of the plains and mountain zebras. Compared to other zebra species, Grévy's zebra is the tallest; it has mule-like, larger ears, and has the tightest stripes of all zebras. It has a distinctively erect mane, and a more slender snout.
Fun Fact
Grevy's zebras have the narrowest stripes of any zebra species, and unlike other zebras, stallions don't maintain harems — they hold territories through which females pass, making them more like antelopes in social structure.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Semi-arid grasslands
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
20-25 years
Threats
- Small Population Size
- Agricultural Conversion
- Urban Expansion
- Invasive Species