ExploreMammals

Grant'S Zebra

equus quagga boehmi

Grant's Zebra is a beautiful animal with striking black and white stripes. They are social creatures that love to roam in groups on the African savannah!

Habitat: Grant's Zebras live in the grasslands and savannas of East Africa.

Appearance

The Grant'S Zebra has striking black and white stripes that are generally broad on the body, becoming narrower on its legs. Unlike some other zebras, it typically lacks 'shadow stripes' and features a short, upright mane and a tufted tail.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPerissodactylaFamilyEquidaeGenusEquus
Grant'S Zebra
striped trait badgesocial trait badgegrassland trait badgeherbivorous trait badge
Grant'S Zebra

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 ยท Very low

Snaps

Be the first to snap!

Interesting facts

A group of zebras is called a 'dazzle' because their stripes can be so confusing!

Baby zebras, called foals, can stand and run just an hour after birth!

Scientists think zebra stripes might help cool them down by creating tiny air currents!

Zebras love dust baths, which help keep their striped coats clean and healthy!

Special abilities

Ability

Stripe Camouflage

Grant's Zebra has dizzying black-and-white stripes that help them confuse predators when running in a herd.

Ability

Powerful Kick

Grant's Zebra can deliver a powerful kick with their strong hind legs that helps them defend against predators.

Ability

Sharp Senses

Grant's Zebra has large, mobile ears and excellent eyesight that help them detect distant threats quickly.

Measurements & details

Length
230-260 cm
Weight
220-400 kg
Lifespan
20-30 years
Top Speed
65 km/h
Litter Size
1
Gestation
360-390 days

Diet & Feeding

Zebras are grass-eating herbivores, munching on many types of grasses and sometimes leaves for energy!

Primary Foods

  • grasses
  • leaves
  • shoots
  • bark

Foraging Method

  • Grazing

Ecological connections

eaten by

Lion

Panthera leo

Lions are a primary predator of zebras.

eaten by

Spotted Hyaena

Crocuta crocuta

Hyaenas often hunt zebras, especially the young or weak.

symbiotic with

Red-billed Oxpecker

Buphagus erythrorhynchus

These birds eat ticks and parasites off the zebra's coat.

depends on

Blue Wildebeest

Connochaetes taurinus

Often graze together, benefiting from shared predator vigilance.

Traits

Also known as

Equus ZebraStriped Horse

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 ยท Very low

No special safety notes yet.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Grant'S Zebra?

The easiest way to identify Grant'S Zebra is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Grant'S Zebra?

230-260 cm

How much does Grant'S Zebra weigh?

220-400 kg

How long does Grant'S Zebra live?

20-30 years

How fast can Grant'S Zebra move?

65 km/h

What does Grant'S Zebra eat?

Zebras are grass-eating herbivores, munching on many types of grasses and sometimes leaves for energy!

Where is Grant'S Zebra usually found?

Grant's Zebras live in the grasslands and savannas of East Africa.

How does Grant'S Zebra hunt?

Grazing

Snap Map

Zoom in to split clusters and explore where this object has been snapped.

Loading mapโ€ฆ

Recent Snaps

Recent snaps will appear here as new observations are added.

Where to spot

More Mammals