Zebra live in family groups of a stallion and several mares, which gather in large herds during the migration. Each zebra's stripe pattern is unique. Their sharp hearing and alertness make them useful early-warning companions for wildebeest.
Ungulates
Plains Zebra
Equus quagga
A striped grazer that leads the Great Migration alongside wildebeest.
Size
220-320 kg
Lifespan
20-25 years
Diet
Grass.
Habitat
Grassland and savannah with access to water.
About the plains zebra
Did you know?
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A zebra can run at about 65 km/h.
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Stripes may help deter biting flies.
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Foals can stand within about 15 minutes of birth.
When to see it
Seen all year round; the best sightings depend on where you are.
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