26/04/2022
Zebras are social animals and live in groups called herds. There is typically a lead male of the herd, called a stallion. The herd also consists of several females and their young. The stallion stays at the back of the group to defend against predators. When zebras are grouped together, the stripes make it difficult for predators, including lions and leopards, to pick out one zebra to chase.
Zebras communicate with each other through facial expressions, ear positioning and sounds. They make loud braying or barking sounds and soft snorting sounds. Their ear positioning, how wide open their eyes are, and whether they show their teeth all send a signal.
A zebra’s average lifespan in the wild is 25 years.
Lions, hyenas, wild dogs, and cheetahs are among zebras’ natural predators. However, the largest threats to zebras are linked to human activities, such as hunting and habitat loss or fragmentation. Habitat loss due to human encroachment, agricultural practices, and livestock grazing remains an issue in the ongoing conservation of this species.
Hunting is another major threat to zebras, primarily for their skins and for their meat. In Ethiopia, hunting is the primary cause of the decline of Grévy’s zebras. While they are primarily hunted for their skins, they will occasionally be killed for food. Occasionally, they will be killed and used for medicinal use in some regions. In addition to illegal hunting, Grévy’s also face threats from disease outbreaks, drought, habitat loss, and fragmented populations. Let's travel with
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