1/6/2023 0 Comments Zebra drawing![]() Zebras have long necks and heads that mean they can easily reach the grass on the ground and a mane that extends from their forehead and along their back to the tail. Their black and white stripes are unique to each individual and help them to identify each other when in the herd. ![]() In the same way as horses, they only have a single toe on each foot which they walk on the tip of and is protected by their tough hooves. Zebras are heavy bodied animals that are perfectly designed for speed with their long and slender legs and narrow hooves helping them to reach speeds of 40kph when running. Today, both the Grevy’s Zebra and the Mountain Zebra are considered to be endangered species and although the Common Zebra is more widespread and numerous, there have been sharp population declines in certain areas. Zebras are incredibly sociable animals that can travel vast distances in search of fresh grass and water but are severely threatened throughout much of their natural range due to increasing levels of human activity. ![]() There are three different species of Zebra that are found in Africa which are the Common Zebra (also known as the Plains Zebra and the Burchell’s Zebra), the Grevy’s Zebra (also known as the Imperial Zebra) and the Mountain Zebra. They are the largest and most distinctive wild horses with bodies that are patterned with white and black stripes, the exact placement of which is unique to each individual. ![]() The Zebra is a large species of equine that is natively found roaming the grassy plains of sub-Saharan Africa. ![]()
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