Grevy’s Zebra

Feb 4

There are three zebra species in the wild (Plains, Hartmann’s and Grevy’s) and each species has a unique trait to set them apart from the other species - Facial markings, stripe patterns, size and tail pattern.
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. The males are territorial and do not live with the females except for mating. They have a very loud bray to communicate.

Appearance: The Grevy’s zebra’s have very large ears used for thermoregulation. Their large ears keep them cool in their native range. They have narrow stripes to protect them from the extreme heat. No stripes on their belly and they have a dorsal mane that goes from their tall erect manes down to their tail. Their gray muzzle has a brown “M” or butterfly shape.
Size: 4.5 - 5 feet at the shoulders and males can weigh up to 1,000 pounds with females slightly smaller.
Conservation Status: Endangered with around 2,500 left in their native range.
Range: Mostly Northern Kenya and small population in Southern Ethiopia