The Plains Zebra, Grevys Zebra and the Mountain Zebra are the three species. The Plains zebra and the Mountain Zebra belong to the subgenus Hippotigris, but Grevys zebra is the sole species of subgenus Dolichohippus. The latter resembles an ass while the former two are more horse like. Nevertheless, DNA and molecular data show that Zebra (Equidae Equus) do indeed have monophyletic origins. All three belong to the genus Equus along with other living equids. In certain regions of Kenya, Plains zebras and Grevys zebras coexist.
The unique stripes and behaviors of Zebra (Equidae Equus) make these among the animals most familiar to people. The Zebra (Equidae Equus) can be found in a variety of habitats, such as grasslands, savannas, woodlands, thorny scrublands, mountains and coastal hills. However, various anthropogenic factors have severely impacted Zebra (Equidae Equus) populations, in particular hunting for skins and habitat destruction. Grevys zebra and the Mountain zebra are endangered. While Plains zebras are much more plentiful, one subspecies, the quagga, went extinct in the late nineteenth century.
The name Zebra (Equidae Equus) comes from the Old Portuguese word zevra which means wild ass. The pronunciation is internationally, or in North America. Zebra (Equidae Equus) were the second lineage to diverge from the earliest proto horses, after the asses, around 4 million years ago.
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Zebra (Equidae Equus) is an African equid best known for its unique white and black stripes. The stripes of Zebra (Equidae Equus) come in various patterns unique to each individual. The Zebra (Equidae Equus) is generally social animal and can be seen in small harems to large herds. In addition to their stripes, zebras have erect, Mohawk like manes. Unlike their close relative, horse and ass, Zebra (Equidae Equus) has never been truly domesticated. There are three species of Zebra (Equidae Equus).
Zebra (Equidae Equus) is an African equid best known for its unique white and black stripes. The stripes of Zebra (Equidae Equus) come in various patterns unique to each individual. The Zebra (Equidae Equus) is generally social animal and can be seen in small harems to large herds. In addition to their stripes, zebras have erect, Mohawk like manes. Unlike their close relative, horse and ass, Zebra (Equidae Equus) has never been truly domesticated. There are three species of Zebra (Equidae Equus).
