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Equus grevyi
Grevy's zebra is a large dryland zebra of northeastern Africa with narrow stripes and large rounded ears. Competition for water, livestock grazing, and hunting caused major declines.
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It lives in dry grassland, shrubland, and semi-desert of northern Kenya and Ethiopia. Main habitat types in this guide are grassland, desert.
Typical length 250-300 cm, weight 350 kg-450 kg. Fine stripes, large ears, a white belly, and a heavy body distinguish it.
It is diurnal and often found in loose groups. Females and young form loose groups, while males defend territories with water or forage.
It is herbivorous. Coarse grasses, shrubs, and leaves are eaten, with long movements during dry periods.
Mares bear single foals that learn to follow the mother and recognize her stripes.
Its limited range makes protection and habitat management important. Competition for water, livestock grazing, and hunting caused major declines.
