Where does the Grévy's zebra live?
Grévy's zebra lives mainly in northern Kenya, with a few isolated populations in Ethiopia. It inhabits semi-arid savanna. Its name honours Jules Grévy, president of the French Republic. It is the largest living wild equid and the most threatened of the three zebra species, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra.
What does the Grévy's zebra eat?
Grévy's zebra eats grasses, legumes and browse such as acacia. Unlike other zebras, it does not live in a harem and keeps few long-lasting social bonds: its social system rests on the stallion's territory and on the bond between a mare and her foal. It is the tallest zebra, with large rounded mule-like ears, an erect mane and the narrowest stripes.
Is the Grévy's zebra endangered?
Yes: the IUCN lists it as Endangered. Its population has fallen from 15,000 to 2,000 since the 1970s. A handful of zoos and animal parks around the world have bred it successfully in captivity.
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