Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest living wild equid and the most threatened of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra.

Grevy's zebras are the largest of all zebra species. They stand 4 to 5 feet (1.2 to 1.5 meters) tall at the shoulder, can reach a length of 7.5 feet (2.3 meters) and typically weigh between 770 and 950 pounds (348.8 to 430.4 kilograms).

Native to Ethiopia and northern Kenya, the endangered Grevy's zebra must travel farther and farther for food and water as its habitat shrinks. What is a Grevy’s zebra? Grevy’s zebras are the...

The long-legged, endangered Grevy’s zebra is the largest of the wild equids. It is distinguished by its unique stripes, which are as distinctive as human fingerprints. Foals are brown with reddish-brown stripes, and gradually their coats darken to black.

The Grevy’s zebra is the largest species of zebra and is found in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia in Eastern Africa. In certain regions of Kenya, the plains zebras and Grevy’s zebras coexist (live together).

Grévy's zebras (Equus grevyi) are magnificent and elegant creatures. Although they belong to the horse family, these animals are actually more closely related to the African wild asses. Due to excessive and continuous hunting, they were once threatened with total extinction.

2024年10月11日 · The Grevy’s zebra (Equus grevyi), named after Jules Grévy, a former president of France, is the largest and most striking of all zebra species. Native to semi-arid grasslands and savannas in Kenya and Ethiopia, it differs significantly from other zebras in terms of its physical characteristics, behavior, and conservation status.

The Grevy’s zebra occupies the niche between the water-dependent plains zebra and the arid-adapted wild ass, living in arid and semi-arid habitat comprised of grass and shrubland with permanent water available.

Since 1998, Grevy’s zebra conservation efforts have significantly increased and expanded. With more than 99% of Grevy’s zebra range falling outside protected areas, Grevy’s zebra became a focal species for community-led conservation programs.

The Grevy’s zebra is the largest and most endangered of the three species of zebra. They are taller, have larger ears and narrower stripes than the more common plains zebra. Each zebra has a unique stripe pattern, much like a human fingerprint.