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Zebra

Last Update 2014

Mountain Zebra

Mountain Zebra can be found in South Africa

and can be distinguished from Plains Zebra by

the thin and close-together vertical black

stripes on its neck and torso. Its stripes,

compared to other zebra, do not continue

under its belly. Mountain Zebra graze primarily

on grasses but will eat leaves and bark as

well. They are most active during the early

morning hours and late afternoon.

 

Body Length: 82 – 102 inches

Tail Length: 15 – 21 inches

Shoulder Height: 45 – 59 inches

Weight: 529 – 820 pounds


Plains Zebra

The Plains Zebra is more widespread and abundant than other zebra being found in Sudan and Southern Ethiopia to Eastern Africa as well as Zambia, Mozambique, and Malawi.  The Plains Zebra tend to have broad black stripes.


Body Length: 82 – 96 inches
Shoulder Height: 43 – 57 inches
Weight: 385 – 848 pounds


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