Grevy's Zebra
Equus grevyi

Overgrazing by livestock and irrigation for farms are reducing the amount of habitat and resources available for the endangered Grevy's zebra, the population of which has already severyly declined due to poaching. Conservationists are working to find solutions that meet the needs of both the zebras and the local farmers.

Fact File

Length: 8.3 to 9.8 ft

Weight: 770 to 990 lbs

Lifespan: Up to 30 years in captivity

Habitat: Semi-desert, scrubland and grassland

Diet: Grasses and leaves

Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Endangered)