Zebras are exotic animals that are related to both horses and donkeys. Unlike horses and donkeys, zebras have never been successfully  domesticated. All three sub-species of zebras (plains zebra, mountain zebra, and Grevy’s zebra) are native to Africa, and the last two are considered endangered.  The plains zebra are the most commonly found and also are the most sociable type of the zebra species. Here are some interesting facts about zebras.

• They can thrive in a variety of habitats including savannas, grasslands, mountains, and coastal hills.
• Groups or families of zebras are called harems.
• Zebras are herbivores who usually graze on grass and drink water.
• Grevy’s  zebra(also known as imperial zebras) have rather large ears.
• A zebra’s coloration is usually black or brown with white stripes.
• Sometimes they have brownish stripes in between the coloration.
• Zebras have fantastic senses thanks to their keen sense of vision and ears larger than most horses.
• They sleep standing up (just like horses).
• Other than humans (who often hunt zebras for their skin and meat), predators include wild cats, lions, crocodiles, and hyenas.
• White or light colored zebras (Albino) have been found along Mount Kenya.
• Plains zebras will migrate seasonally for food and water, sometimes going as far as 700 miles.
• Harems of zebras usually consist of a stallion (an adult male) and several mares (adult females).
• Foals (baby zebras) are born singularly, every year.
• The world zebra is derived from zevra, which is Portuguese for “wild donkey”.