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Plains Zebra inhabit open, grassy plains or well-grassed woodlands. Plains Zebra are much less numerous than they once were, because of human activities such as hunting for their meat and hides, as well as invasion on much of their former habitat, however, they remain common in game reserves.
Basic facts about Plains Zebra: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.
The plains zebra's habitat is generally, but not exclusively, treeless grasslands and savanna woodlands, both tropical and temperate. They generally avoid desert, dense rainforest and permanent wetlands.
Zebras are social animals that spend time in herds. They graze together, primarily on grass, and even groom one another. Plains zebras are the most common species.
Plains Zebra’s range is fragmented. They are widely spread across the savannahs, the grasslands of east Africa, from Sudan to northern regions of Zimbabwe in east Africa down to the southern Ethiopia till Mozambique, Malawi, and Zambia, and most other southern African countries.
Plains Zebra Habitat. The plains zebra prefers relatively open habitats, such as savanna woodlands and open scrubland. The species usually avoids rainforests, deserts, and permanent wetlands. The plains zebra can be found at elevations of up to 4,300 m (14,100 ft.).
The Plains Zebra is an integral part of the African ecosystem, playing a vital role in grassland maintenance and serving as both predator and prey in the food web. While they face threats from habitat loss and human conflict, conservation efforts are ongoing to protect this iconic species.
Where do plains zebras live? They have a wide range in east and southern Africa. They usually live in treeless grasslands and savanna woodlands and are absent from deserts, rainforests, and wetlands.
The Plains Zebra, also known as the Common Zebra, is the most widespread and abundant of the three species of zebras, the other two being the Mountain Zebra and Grevy’s Zebra. They are recognized for their iconic black and white striped patterns and are integral to the African savanna’s ecosystem.
The Plains Zebra inhabits grassland, savannah, shrubland and broken bushveld from sea level to 4,300m on Mount Kenya. This species occurs across eastern and southern Africa, ranging from South Sudan and southern Ethiopia southwards to South Africa and westwards to southern Angola and Namibia.