Where in Uganda do we find a Zebra?
A Zebra is a single hoofed animal which belongs to the horse family.
There are several species of African Equids, the major ones being the Plains Zebra, also known as Burchell’s Zebra. These are the widely spread species in Africa.
Zebras are black in colour with white stripes. The stripes come in different patterns, unique to each individual.
Foals easily identify their mothers with these unique patterns.
The Females have a Gestation period of 12 to 13 months
They are Vegetarians with a Diet of Herbivores, eating a variety of grass and also feed on shrubs, herbs, leaves and bark.
Zebras, when not eating, they do sleep while standing. They only sleep when they are in large herds to be alerted to danger.
Male zebras are called stallions and females are Mares, just like Horses.
Zebras cannot be ridden because of their weak backbones, in that they cannot support heavy things, and they can run up to 65 km/hr
Zebras have a lifespan of up to 25 years, depending on the conditions in their natural habitat.
A fully grown zebra can weigh up to 400 kg and is preyed upon by leopards, Lions, Wild Dogs, Hyenas, and crocodiles.
The common zebra species are
*Plains Zebras
*Mountain Zebras
*Grevy’s Zebras