Zebra
Equus grevyi
Animal facts
The Grevy’s zebra has much narrower stripes that the other two zebras species, and it can live on grasses which are too tough for cattle to eat or digest. This species has become rare due to hunting for its beautiful skin.
Where they live
Northern Kenya and Ethiopia
Habitat
Semi-desert and arid grassland
What they eat
Coarse grass
IUCN status
Endangered
Conservation work
Grevy's zebra have bred at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo as part of a European Endangered Species Programme.
The Grevy's zebra is an EDGE species. Find out about the EDGE conservation programme for Grevy's zebras here
