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Equus zebra
Mountain zebra is a southern African zebra of mountains and dry grasslands, marked by a throat dewlap. Protection helped some populations recover, but drought and livestock competition remain issues.
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It lives in rocky mountains, upland grassland, and dry valleys in Namibia, South Africa, and nearby areas. Main habitat types in this guide are mountain, grassland, desert.
Typical length 210-260 cm, weight 240 kg-372 kg. Bold black-and-white stripes, a white belly, throat dewlap, and striped short mane are typical.
It is diurnal and a herd-forming species. Small family groups move across steep slopes between water and grazing areas.
It is herbivorous. Dry grasses dominate, including coarse seasonal growth.
Mares bear single foals that are protected within the family group.
Habitat loss and human pressure make conservation attention important. Protection helped some populations recover, but drought and livestock competition remain issues.
