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As with most extinct animals, humans are to blame for the quaggas' extinction. This animal was ruthlessly hunted for its meat and skin.
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How did the Quaggas get extinct?
The quaggas, which were found in South Africa, are an extinct subspecies of the plains zebra. Their extinction is probably largely due to their limited distribution. Also, they may have also had to compete with livestock for food, and they were hunted to provide meat and skins by the early Dutch and the Afrikaners.
How did quanga's extinct?
Quaggas were a species of zebra that lived in the plains of Africa. They became extinct partly because of being over hunted by Dutch settlers.
What land did quaggas live in?
Southern Africa. They became extinct in 1883 when the last one died in the Amsterdam Zoo.
Why are quaggas extinted?
In 1800's' european settlers shot all the quaggas in the wild as they posed a threat to the farmers live stock .it was also killed for sport meat and for its exotic hidd.THE last quagga in captivity died in 1883 and specicest became extinct
Are quaggas still alive?
No. Sadly, they are extinct. A quagga looked like a half horse half zebra, but was actually just a subspecies of plains zebra.
Draw a picture of an wild animal and give a name?
You can find many pictures of extinct animals online, such as Tasmanian Tigers, Quaggas, and Ivory-Billed Woodpeckers.
Why did quaggas die?
The quaggas died because they were hunted for their skin and meat
How Quaggas can be recreated?
People will recreate the quagga by taking zebras that naturally look like quaggas and breeding them with other zebras that look like quaggas and eventually they should have a whole herd that looks like the quagga. for more information on the quagga project visit this website --- http://www.quaggaproject.org/
Do quaggas eat meat at all?
no quaggas are part horse and part zebra. Zebras and horses are herbivores so quaggas are 100% herbivore.
What did quaggas eat?
Quaggas ate grass,trees fruit and many other vegatible's
What was the quagga's habitat?
Quaggas made their habitats in the plains regions of Southern Africa. The animal has now been extinct for over 100 years.
Why should the quaggas be restored?
If we restore the quagga it would be a wonderful thing because we cannot bring back other species that are dying out. If we can restore a species we should because soon zebras (the quaggas closest relative) will be gone too!
