Burchell's Zebra Equus burchelli boehmi

• Distribution:
  East area of Africa. From south of Kenya to South Africa.

• Habitat:
  Wide plans rich in grass, thin forests and mountains till 4.500 m.

• Size:
  Male: 215 to 340 kg.
  Female: 170 to 300 kg.
  Shoulder height: Male 120 to 140.
  Female 105 to 125.

• Behaviour:
  Diurnal. It lives in herds. It is easy to see it wallowing in the sand to take away the parasites.
  Its enemies are: lions, hyaenas, leopards and cheetah.

• Food:
  Grass. It needs a lot of water.

• Reproduction:
  A single calf after 12 months of gestation.

• Longevity:
  From 20 to 40 years.

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