Zebras are one of the smallest members of the horse family, but they are mighty! They can run up to 35 miles per hour and have a powerful kick to defend themselves against predators. Their stripes also help keep them safe; when many zebras stand together, the stripes mix, making it difficult for a predator to single out just one of them.
Grevy’s zebra are the largest of the three zebra species. They are native to arid and semi-arid shrublands and grasslands in Kenya and Ethiopia. Unlike the other two species of zebra, Grevy’s zebras do not stay in family groups or herds; the males establish solitary territories, and females visit them to mate. The female will only stay until her foal is strong enough to travel with her.
Zebras are one of the keystone species we work to protect through our Savanna Conservation Hub. You may be able to see Grevy’s zebra while enjoying Africa Tram or another wildlife safari experience, or spot them passing through on a wildlife live camera!
