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Zebras
Described as a "horse in striped pajamas," three species of zebra inhabit Africa. They are equiids, which means they are members of the horse family and are odd-toed ungulates. Zebras inhabit tropical grasslands in sub-Saharan Africa. Social herd animals, they live in groups called harems. Their distinctive black and white stripes have made them a favorite of children for many generations.
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What are the limiting factors of a zebra?
One legged ostrich's tend to tear out the zebras brain and eat them for dinner.
Is there another name for a zebra shark?
The zebra shark, Stegostoma fasciatum (or varium), is a species of carpet shark and the sole member of the family Stegostomatidae. It is found throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific, frequenting coral reefs and sandy flats to a depth of 62 m (210 ft). Adult zebra sharks are distinctive in appearance, with five longitudinal ridges on a cylindrical body, a low caudal fin comprising nearly half the total length, and a pattern of dark spots on a pale background. Young zebra sharks under 50-90 cm (20-35 in) long have a completely different pattern, consisting of light vertical stripes on a brown background, and lack the ridges. This species attains a length of 2.5 m (8.2 ft). (Wikipedia)
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Yes they have to be fast runnners so they have a chance at running from the lions tigers or any other preditors
no they don't http://www.tstonramp.com/~macleod/animal_zebras1-600.jpg
How do you tell a male zebra from a female zebra?
Well, The Male Zebra Danio are usually "Smaller and Slimmer" while the Females are Bigger especially when they are going to have fry.
Are there zebras in Australia?
No. Zebras are not native to Australia, but to Africa. There are only zebras in some zoos in Australia.Australia does have natve zebra finshes, but these, of course, are not zebras.
A young zebra is called a foal, this is a gender neutral term. If it is a female it is a filly, if it is a male it is a colt.
A young zebra is called a foal, this is a gender neutral term. If it is a female it is a filly, if it is a male it is a colt.
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The general name for a baby zebra is a foal, just as with horses. A female is called a filly, and the male is called a colt.
How does an okapi protect itself?
Large ears to detect the movement of predators, such as leopards. Also the patterning on the legs, similar to a zebra's, has a confusing effect from behind when large groups run together. The predator finds it hard to distinguish one okapi from another - thus making it harder to single out and hunt one (unless one is much weaker/younger/injured making it lag behind the others). They also have quite a good kick - but not powerful enough to cause any real damage - only to deter the predator.
How are zebras adapted to their environment?
The zebra has adapted to its environment in a few ways. First, it developed special teeth to chew the tough grass on the savannah.
Then, they developed stripes to help them blend in with the tall grasses so that predators don't see them well.
this second answer is wrong. stripes are not for that. black + white still wouldn't blend in. scientists don't know why they have stripes.
Do zebras have a black body with white stripes or a white body with black stripes?
It is believed that zebras are black animals with white detail for three main reasons. The first is that white equids would not be able to survive well in the plains or forests of Africa. Secondly, the extinct species of plain zebra, known as the Quagga, had the white stripes of zebras today on the front of their bodies, but a dark coloured rump. The third reason is based on the Shadow stripes. When the pigmented white band becomes to wide, a secondary stripe starts to emerge. The idea that some zebras have white under bellies and legs is not thought to be evidence of an overall light colour, since many animals of different colours have white or lighter coloured bellies and legs.
Trick question a zebra isn't a horse at all but it is black with white stripes even though it has a white belly.
It is believed that zebras are black animals with white detail for three main reasons. The first is that white equids would not be able to survive well in the plains or forests of Africa. Secondly, the extinct species of plain zebra, known as the Quagga, had the white stripes of zebras today on the front of their bodies, but a dark coloured rump. The third reason is based on the Shadow stripes. When the pigmented white band becomes to wide, a secondary stripe starts to emerge. The idea that some zebras have white under bellies and legs is not thought to be evidence of an overall light colour, since many animals of different colours have white or lighter coloured bellies and legs.
The zebra is one of the oldest members of the horse family of equines. Zebras are actually black with whte stripes. This is because the fur is black and the white is where pigmentation is simply lacking.
because people eat them and use their skin to sell and make money . selfish people
zebras are herbavoirs they only will eat grass and drink water
A zebra is a vegetarian, so no but they might eat a bug that is on grass or anything like that aka you have to think about bugs
no no no. zebras are herbivores, not omnivores, meaning they can't and dont eat meat
When was the first zebra found?
Using Darwin's Theory of Evolution, we can pinpoint the roots of the zebra back millions of years ago, as a shared ancestor of the common horse.
We start circa 60 million years ago, in the Eocene era. Eohippus is the oldest ancestor known to date, who lived in a boggy environment. The landscape had long grass, lots of swampy areas and no rocky areas.
It is important to note it is very stripy. Therefore, it was small, so it could camouflage from predators.
Next in the Oligocene period, rocky areas become more frequent as the planet's temperature rises (drying out the marshland). Reduced camouflage meant Eohippus was easily hunted and became extinct.
Miohippus was next in line, living circa 60 - 25 mya. The stripes begin to reduce as there is nowhere to hide in the barren rocky areas. It also gets bigger, gets longer legs and 'gets rid of' a toe so it can run easily.
Grassland begins to become even more scarce as we move out of the dinosaur ages and into the Miocene period. Merychippus is next in the evolution, and again reduces stripes, increases its size and foreleg bone length. Its toes were closer, again for running purposes (agility). Merychippus however lasts only about 20 million years.
Pliohippus lived circa 7 - 3 mya, was again taller and had feet resembling the modern horses' hooves. Its toes were so close it had 'merged' into one, creating even more speed and stamina.
The Pliohippus is the dividing line between both Equusspecies, as this is the important part about stripes.
Pliohippus living in modern day Africa had flies constantly buzzing around them. The flies were repelled by stripy Pliohippus, since the black intensifies the white light which the files abhor.
Therefore, they have stripes.
Eurasian Pliohippus however had none of these annoying insects, so had no need for them or for camouflage, so the gene for stripes was effectively lost.
This is now why zebras have stripes in Africa, whilst the closely related horse does not.
Natural selection also played a vital role in the division of the zebra and horse. In Europe and Asia, ones with stripes did not tend to reproduce, so they depleted.
In Africa, the reverse happened, so the ones with stripes did reproduce more than the ones without, so they died out.
How do zebras change while they grow?
No, metamorphosis is when an animal changes from one thing into another. Like a caterpillar into a butterfly.
How are zebras becoming extinct?
The Grevy's zebra is the only endangered species. The plains zebra is still quite common, and the mountain zebra is listed as vulnerable. The Grevy's zebra suffered from overhunting and disease, but now figures show the numbers are slowly increasing. Still, with an estimated total population of a few thousand, the Grevy's zebra still has a way to go to get back to near normal levels.
How old does a horse live for?
the average horse can live from 25-30 years long. if healthy, than can definitely live longer, the oldest horse was over 60. however, under circumstances, they can also live for a much shorter time period.
Is a zebra in the giraffe family?
No, a zebra is part of the horse family, or Family Equidae. Giraffes are in a separate family all their own, Family Giraffidae, and are actually true ruminants like cows, sheep and deer are. Zebras are not ruminants; they are hind-gut fermentors and monogastrics.
What are some of the activities the zebra uses energy for?
It may seem fairly obvious that they use the majority of their enegry eating and fleeing from larger predators, but in fact the Zebra uses it's energy for the production of smaller Zebras. Yes sex. Zebras aren't known for their sexual habbits, but in theory thay go at it more than rabbits do. So to conclude, Zebra's spend their life time behind or in front of a fellow Zebra.
