
What they look like
The Chapman’s zebra is a medium subspecies of the zebra group. With some of the most famously patterned coats in the world, no two zebras ever have the same stripe pattern.
Animal facts
Zebras may have evolved stripes for social recognition or to confuse and dazzle predators such as lions. These sociable animals communicate using barks, neighs or squeals.
What they eat
Mostly grass, leaves, bark and buds
Habitat
Grassy plains
Where they live
South western Africa and Zimbabwe
Threats
Poached for their skins and sometimes bushmeat. Lions and African hunting dogs often prey on them.