Scientific Classification
| Order | Perissodactyla |
| Family | Equidae |
| Genus | Equus |
| Subspecies | E. q. boehmi |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Scientific Name | Equus quagga boehmi |
Grant’s Zebra Description
- The grant’s zebra is the smallest of the plain’s zebra species.
- They have the largest population in the wild than any other zebra species.
- The foal may walk 10 – 20 minutes after it is born.
Size & Weight
Adults:
- WEIGHT: 300 kilograms (660 lb)
- SHOULDER HEIGHT: 120 to 140 cm (3.9 to 4.6 ft)
Habitat
Savanna
Range
Zambia, Tanzania, Kibwezi, southwestern Kenya, southernmost Ethiopia, eastern Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia
Diet
Shrubs, barks, leaves, herbs, twigs
Gestation Period
12 – 13 months
Weaning Period
16 months
Sexual Maturity
4 years
Population
300,000
Lifespan
- 20 – 30 years (wild)
- 40 years (captivity)
Speed
40 mph
Predators
Hyenas, lions
Group Size
17 – 18 individuals
Behavior
Social
Conservation Status
Least Concern
