Burchell's zebra

Equus quagga burchelli

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Description
Their bodies are covered in black and white stripes, which fade to white along their legs. Each zebra has a unique stripe pattern, which identifies them similar to the fingerprint in humans. The stripes on their sides come together at their belly. They have a short mane on the back of their necks and their tail has long hair that  become black at the tips.

Ethology
They are polygamous; one stallion leads and mates with   a harem of mares. The non-reproducing males usually form bachelor groups with other non-reproducing males. They spend most of their time moving in a herd searching for water and food. After a gestation period of 12 months, a 35 kg calf is born and taken care of by both parents.

Interesting Facts
The main problems they face with their conservation is  the trading of their skin as well as trophy hunting while they are rarely killed for bush meat. They undertake one of the largest migrations in Africa in the search of food and water. They can travel up to 260km.

Dangerous Animal: 
Yes
Invasive Species: 
No
Conservation Status: 
Near Threatened (NT)
CITES: 
NO
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