Zebras share the genus Equus with horses and asses, the three groups being the only living members of the family Equidae. Zebra stripes come in different patterns, unique to each individual.
Zebra, any of three species of strikingly black-and-white striped mammals of the horse family Equidae (genus Equus). All zebras are dark-skinned animals. The zebra’s stripes arise from melanocytes (specialized skin cells) that selectively determine the pigmentation of the animal’s fur.
Zebras are constantly on the move to find fresh grass and water. Sometimes they gather in huge herds of thousands as they migrate to better feeding grounds. They often travel in mixed herds with...
Zebra facts: learn all about Africa’s three species of zebra, with facts about zebras’ stripes, habitat, range, diet, behaviour and defence mechanisms…
Native to Africa, zebras are distinctive single-hoofed mammals that live in herds. There are several species of zebra found in the wild and each zebra's stripes is completely unique. Here is our expert guide to zebras, looking at key species facts, where they live in the wild and when they migrate.
The zebra is perhaps the most visually dazzling member of the family Equidae, a group that includes horses, asses, zebras, and multiple other species. Zebras are famous for their black and white stripes. While some may think the stripes are a camouflage against predators, they actually repel flies!