Mammals
Grevy's Zebra
Equus grevyi · also called imperial zebra
In the dry scrub of northern Kenya, a Grevy’s zebra raises its big round ears at a waterhole, its dense narrow stripes forming a pattern like fine pinstripes.
Overview
Grevy’s zebra, Equus grevyi, is an Endangered zebra of semi-arid grassland and scrub in northern Kenya and Ethiopia. As the largest wild equid, with narrow stripes and mule-like ears, it is one of the most striking and most threatened zebras.
A zebra of the dry country
Unlike the plains zebra, Grevy’s zebra lives in arid country where water and grazing are scarce, which makes it highly vulnerable to competition with livestock.
Status
Endangered, with a decreasing population.
Grevy's Zebra: common questions
How can you tell Grevy's zebra from the plains zebra?
Grevy's zebra has fine, narrow stripes, a white belly, and big rounded ears, while the plains zebra has broader stripes.
How big is Grevy's zebra?
It is the largest of the wild horses, asses, and zebras.
Why is Grevy's zebra endangered?
It has declined sharply because of competition with livestock, loss of water and grazing, and hunting.
Where is Grevy's zebra found?
It lives in semi-arid grassland and scrub in northern Kenya and Ethiopia.