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Grevy’s zebra

Equus grevyi

Baby Zebra at Whipsnade

Animal facts

The Grevy’s zebra has much narrower stripes that the other two zebras 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

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