Grevy’s Zebra

Written By Torrey Douglass
 

Grevy’s live in matriarchal herds led by a dominant female who makes most of the important decisions. She is the first to arrive and the last to leave.

  • Appearance: There are three zebra species in the wild and each species has a unique trait to set them apart from the other species. The Grevy’s zebra’s is their ears. They have very large ears used for thermoregulation. Their large ears keep them cool in their native range. 

  • Size: 4.5 - 5 feet at the shoulders

  • Weight: up to 1,000 pounds

  • Conservation Status: Endangered

  • Range (via Grevy’s Zebra Trust):

Range area of Grevy’s Zebra in Africa

 
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