Great Zebra Exodus (2013) - a PBS/Nature film that explores parenthood and the.
#Plains zebra series
Although it has disappeared from many parts of its range, the plains zebra remains the most widespread and abundant equid on Earth. Madagascar series (2005, 2008, 2012) produced by DreamWorks - 'a fish out of water' story of four Central Park Zoo animals, including Marty a plains zebra, shipwrecked on the island of Madagascar and their encounters with the island's native species. An adaptable species, the plains zebra is capable of surviving in areas with coarse vegetation of little nutritional value, and is found at elevations up to 4,300 m. Other methods of plains zebra communication include facial expressions, body movements, and sounds, such as a braying bark. Various theories have been put forward to explain the function of zebra stripes, including dazzling predators and temperature regulation, but the most plausible theory appears to be that they serve a social function, stimulating group cohesion and grooming behaviour. The Plains Zebra, or Common Zebra, or Burchells Zebra (Equus quagga, formerly Equus burchelli) is the most common and geographically widespread form of. In some populations there may also be faint brown 'shadow' stripes between the main stripes.
The presence of horizontal stripes on the legs and rump is, however, variable, with the extent of leg striping diminishing from the north to the south of the species' range. Their closest relatives are donkeys and horses. They are most abundant and, probably, most recognizable grazing animals of the continent. The plains zebra typically possesses relatively broad black stripes, which are vertical on the body, but become horizontal on the hindquarters. 9-40 yrs TOP SPEED 65 km/h WEIGHT 175-385 kg HEIGHT 1-1.5 m LENGTH 2.2-2.5 m The Plains zebras are well-known African mammals, exhibiting characteristic black and white stripes all over their body. This species exhibits a large degree of diversity, and is currently separated into six subspecies based on variations in features such as coat patterning, the presence of a mane, extent of stripe coverage and body size. Equus burchelli) is the most common, and has or had about five subspecies distributed across much of southern and. quagga) formerly inhabited a great area of grassland and savanna. The Plains Zebra (Equus quagga, formerly. There are three species of Zebra - Plains, Mountain and Grevys - all. Other articles where plains zebra is discussed: perissodactyl: Zebras: The plains zebra (E.
The iconic plains zebra (Equus quagga) is the most abundant and conspicuous of all Africa’s grazing animals. Plains Zebra Equus quagga (formerly Equus burchellii).
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