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~Are Zebras black~ or ~Are Zebras black~ or white?white?

StripesStripesManeManeHearing and Hearing and

visionvision Size and weightSize and weight

Zebra Fun Fact: Some Zebras have brown stripes! Great night vision!

~Where do these~ amazing ~Where do these~ amazing creatures live?creatures live?

AfricaAfricaSavannas…Savannas…India, rarelyIndia, rarely

~Bon Appetit!~~Bon Appetit!~ HerbivoresHerbivores WaterWater GrassGrass grazinggrazing

~The circle of life~~The circle of life~ HerdsHerds 28yrs28yrs Close relationshipsClose relationships Birth anytimeBirth anytime

~Watch out!~~Watch out!~Big wild catsBig wild catsHumansHumans750,000 left750,000 leftHabitatsHabitats skinskin

~Help save the~ Zebras~Help save the~ ZebrasMountain Zebra Mountain Zebra

National ParkNational ParkTeaching little kidsTeaching little kidsSan Diego zooSan Diego zooClothingClothing

San Diego Zoo Survival Plan!

3 Types of Zebras3 Types of Zebras Grevy’sGrevy’s PlainsPlains MountainMountain

HabitsHabits Zebra life span is Zebra life span is

about 20 yearsabout 20 years Live in same herdLive in same herd Male: StallionMale: Stallion Female: MareFemale: Mare Baby: FoalBaby: Foal

Social habitsSocial habits

Dust bathing helps Dust bathing helps groom the zebragroom the zebra

Social AnimalSocial Animal Nose to NoseNose to Nose Rest in pairsRest in pairs Head restingHead resting Play fightingPlay fighting

Did you know…Did you know… Walk 20 min.after birth-run 1 hour after birth.Different patternsAfrican relatives of horseCan tell who is who by stripes