Hartman’s Mountain Zebra

Written By Torrey Douglass
 

  • 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 Hartman’s mountain zebra have some extra skin underneath their necks called a dewlap. The hypothesis is that it is for predator protection. If a predator is coming from below to grab their neck, the hope is that they will grab the extra flap of skin as opposed to their neck muscle or the important structures in the neck.

  • Size: 4 feet tall at the shoulder

  • Weight: about 800 pounds

  • Conservation Status: Vulnerable

  • Range (from IUCN Equids Specialist Group):

Range area of Hartman’s Mountain Zebra in Africa

 
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