Scientific Name：Equus zebra zebra

Author:Anonymous

Category：Mammals

Year：Undated

Size:Length:191 x Width:41 x Height:153 (cm)

Introduction：Zebra is the most common member of the horse family in Africa. There are three species of extant zebras: the plains zebra, the Grevy's zebra and the mountain zebra. The mountain zebra has two subspecies: the Hartmann's mountain zebra and the Cape mountain zebra. With about 120 cm of the shoulder height, the Cape mountain zebra is the smallest species of zebras. Mountain zebra's stripes are thinner than plains zebra, its underbellies are white and it has a dewlap hangs beneath its necks. The stripes on its buttocks and tail are dense with straight lines. A zebra's stripes are like a human's fingerprints — no two individuals have the exactly same prints.

Mountain zebras are primarily active in the morning and at dusk. They are social animals, never stay in one place and live migratory lives. The average family group includes 5 to 15 zebras. One stallion typically leads one or two mares along with their recent offspring. Large groups of zebras contain several hundred members. The stallions are in charge of protecting and defending their family groups. When faced with danger, the mares and offspring are guarded in the center by the stallions. The Cape mountain zebra was hunted to near extinction and is a vulnerable species.

Accession number:0006089