Zebra

The Zebra is an odd-toed ungulate of the Equidae family; native to eastern, southern and southwestern Africa. It is best known for its distinctive white and black stripes, which come in different patterns unique to each individual. They are generally social animals and can be seen in large herds with other grazers.

In addition to their stripes, zebras have erect, mohawk-like manes. They are generally 2.3 m (8ft) long, stand 1.25-1.5 m (4-5ft) at the shoulder, and weigh around 300kg (660 lbs), although some can grow to more than 410 kg (900 lbs). Unlike their closest relatives, horses and donkeys, zebras have not been truly domesticated. There are three species of zebra: the Plains Zebra, Grevy's Zebra and the Mountain Zebra. They can be found in a variety of habitats, such as grasslands, savannas, woodlands, thorny scrublands, mountains and coastal hills.

The pronunciation is IPA: /ˈzɛbrə/ (ZEB-ra) in the United Kingdom and /ˈziːbrə/ (ZEE-bra) in North America.