The adult zebras are usually non-related as both female and male zebra leave their natal origin. When in these large herds, the stallion will spend most of his time chasing off other stallions from other family groups.Įach group of zebra have their own home range. If a member of the group becomes sick or is injured, the rest of the group will adjust its pace to accommodate it. If one of the family group ever goes astray and is lost, the rest of the group will spend many days looking for it. Zebras stay in these family groups for many years. These basic family groups stay together even when they do congregate into large herds. They live in family groups of between 5 – 20 individuals that consist of one stallion, a few mares and their young ones. Zebras are gregarious animals who congregate in herds of up to 1000 individuals. Zebras also have a powerful kick which can cause serious injury to a predator such as a lion, hyena or African wild dog. Zebras are very courageous animals and are not afraid to confront predators. Zebras have matching incisors for chewing the strong, high fibre grasses which are easily digested due to their single stomach and hind-gut fermentation. Their stripes are a form of camouflage called ‘disruptive coloration’ that breaks up the outline of the body so it is difficult to make them out particularly in the dawn light when predators are most active. Zebras are best known for their distinctive white and black stripes, which come in different patterns unique to each individual. Zebras have horse like bodies, however, their manes are made of short, erect hair, their tails are tufted at the tip and their coats are striped. Zebras have long, thin legs for ease of movement and quick, efficient escapes from predators. Zebras bodies are well adapted to their surroundings. Zebras have excellent hearing and eyesight and are capable of running at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour. Zebras are generally 2.3 metres (8 feet) long, stand 1.25 – 1.5 metres (4 – 5 feet) at the shoulder and weigh around 300 kilograms (660 pounds), although some can grow to more than 410 kilograms (900 pounds). The Grevy’s zebra is believed to have been the first zebra species to emerge. Zebras were the second species to diverge from the earliest proto-horses, after the asses, around 4 million years ago. The Grevy’s zebra (Equus grevyi) prefers to live in sub desert and arid grasslands. Although zebras are very adaptable animals as far as their habitats are concerned, most zebras live in grasslands and savannas. Zebras are native to southern and central Africa. Learn more about invasive species control, reservoir management, fish stocking, public use management, Wilderness management, and controlled hunts to manage wildlife populations.Zebras are equids – members of the horse family (Equidae) and are medium sized, odd-toed ungulates. Their unwelcome presence can destroy ecosystems and cost millions of dollars. It drives everything we do from the purpose a refuge is established, to the recreational activities offered there, to the resource management tools we use. Selecting the right tools helps us ensure the survival of local plants and animals and helps fulfill the purpose of the refuge. The wildlife and habitats of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge are managed using prescribed fire, grazing management, invasive species invasive speciesĪn invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Fish and Wildlife Service. Wildlife conservation is at the heart of the refuge system.
GOLDEN ZEBRA ANIMAL SERIES
The National Wildlife Refuge System is a series of lands and waters owned and managed by the U.S.
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