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Burchell's Zebra

Equus burchelli

Description - Other Names - Distribution - Taxonomy

Quick stats

• Diet: - Herbivore
• Shoulder Height: - 1.35 m
• Weight: - Male - 300 kg
• Weight: - Female - 300 kg
• Lifespan - 22 years

Description

The Burchell's Zebra is found in grassland savanna regions. They are sociable animals generally seen in herds of anything from a few Zebra to a few hundred and they are commonly seen grazing with wildebeest and other sociable species. Large herds of Zebra are made up of smaller family units composed of a stallion, several mares and their youngsters. Good grazing and availability of water are important habitat requirements and a herd will migrate to a better area if this is lacking.

Burchell's Zebras are differentiated from other zebra species by the light brown 'shadow-stripes' found between the black stripes, the black tufted tail and the black patch around its nostril.

Lions are the Zebra's main predator with new born zebra foals being most vulnerable to attack. A single foul is born after a gestation period of 12 months, usually during July to September.

Other Names

• Grant's Zebra
• Chapman's Zebra
• Selous' Zebra

Distribution

Distribution map
of the
Burchell's Zebra

Taxonomy

• Order - Perissodactyla
• Family - Equidae
• Genus - Equus
• Species - Equus burchelli

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