African mammals, Burchell's Zebra, Equus burchelli

Scientific Name: Equus burchelli
Common Name: Burchell's Zebra 
Description:
Difference in Sex:
Average Weight of Adult male: 320 kg
Habitat: Woodlands to open plains. Burchell's zebras inhabit savannas, from treeless grasslands to open woodlands; they sometimes occur in tens of thousands in migratory herds on the Serengeti plains. 
Habits: They are gregarious animals and live in family groups that often come together to form larger groups. The males of the group are kicked out when they reach maturity and go one to form bachelor herds. Burchell's Zebra are exclusively grass eaters and often invade burnt areas to take advantage of the new shoots which are highly nutritious. They are very restless animals and are often the first animals in a mixed group to notice when something is amiss. They have very good eyesight and sense of smell.
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Size: 136 cm
Gestation: 12 Months
Number of young at birth: 1 Foal
Communication:
Age: 22 years
Diet: Herbivores
Enemies: Lions, hyenas, hunting dogs, leopards, cheetahs
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