Species · GBIF taxon 8513903
Grant's Zebra
Equus quagga boehmiAlso known as Boehm's Zebra
Grant's zebras are highly social grazers famous for their bold, vertical black-and-white stripes that help confuse predators during a chase. They live in stable family groups called harems, led by a single stallion and containing several females and their offspring. During the dry season, thousands of these equids join wildebeest and gazelles in spectacular, long-distance migrations across the East African savanna in search of fresh water and green pastures.
HerbivoreMigratorySocial
- diet
- Coarse grasses, herbs, shrubs, and leaves
- family
- Equidae
- threats
- Habitat loss, hunting for meat and skins, and drought
- life Span
- 20 to 30 years
NT
Can deliver powerful kicks and bites if cornered; maintain a safe distance during safaris.
Capable of delivering bone-shattering kicks and severe bites when threatened or defending their harem.
Never approach on foot; stay inside safari vehicles and keep a respectful distance of at least 30 meters.- Safari Etiquette: Always view these animals from the safety of a vehicle to avoid startling the herd.
- Watch the Ears: Observe their ear positions, as flattened ears signal aggression or fear.
- Listen for Calls: Listen for their distinctive high-pitched bray-bark contact call, which sounds like a-ha, a-ha.