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Did you know! There Are Three Species of Zebra and in the Wild and all of these are found only in Africa; the plains zebra, the mountain zebra and the Grévy's zebra > https://visitafrica.site/zebras-in-africa.html

What is a Zebra?

Zebras are several species of African equids (horse family) united by their distinctive black-and-white striped coats. Their stripes come in different patterns, unique to each individual. They are generally social animals that live in small to large herds. Unlike their closest relatives, horses and donkeys, zebras have never been truly domesticated. There are three species of zebras: the plains zebra, the mountain zebra and the Grévy's zebra.

Where do Zebras Live?

Africa is the true home of Zebras, where they are represented by 6 sub-species. The natural range of these animals covers south to eastern part of the African continent, stretching from Southern Sudan and southern Ethiopia southwards through Eastern Africa (Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania) to Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and the southernmost regions of Africa (South Africa). Additionally, the zebras used to be found in Burundi, Lesotho and, probably, Angola. However, they are currently extinct in these countries. Preferred types of habitat are open terrains such as open savannas, open grasslands, open woodlands as well as open scrublands. Less popular habitats are taller grasslands, denser woodlands, hills and mountainous areas.

What do Zebras eat?

Zebras feed almost entirely on grasses, but may occasionally eat shrubs, herbs, twigs, leaves and bark. Their digestive systems allow them to subsist on diets of lower nutritional quality than that necessary for other herbivores.

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