ZEBRA
Two
species of Zebra are endangered, Grevy's and the Mountain Zebra.
The Common Zebra is still numerous while the fourth kind of Zebra
the Quagga became extinct in the late 1800's. Zebras live in herds
in the deserts and grasslands of eastern and southern Africa. They
spend most of their time ,eating grass. They protect themselves
from predators by keeping together while at least one member of
a herd remains alert to danger at all times. Their large ears rotate
to locate sounds, and their night vision is as good as an owl's.
The female Zebra carries a single foal for a year and the newborn
can stand within an hour after birth and begins eating grass in
a few days. Each has a distinctive stripe pattern, in particular
the Grevy's Zebra and so has been hunted for its hide. Zebras face
an uncertain future in the wild. They must compete with ranchers
and farmers for grazing land and scarce water resources. Many Zebras
have been killed for their meat and hides.
The 'Exotica Collection' wildlife design portrays the beauty of the
striking Zebra surrounded by African King Proteas.
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