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The weight of a zebra is up to 550 pounds

Category: general wildlife, zebra | Date: Apr 28 2008 | By: admin

The zebra(Equus burchelli) are wide -ranging and often occur in the tens of thousands in migratory herds. The size of a zebra is 45-55 inches at the shoulder. Its life span is 40 years. The zebra’s habitat is in the treeless grasslands to wooden savannas. There are several species of zebra live/found along the Tarangire- manyara ecosystem. Among the changes facing zebras in their habitats including heavy poaching for both meat and their magnificent skins. The Conservancy has been conducting conservation monitoring, researching and out reach to the people on communal lands to ensure this keystone species doesn’t disappear.
Thank you,
Boniface Ngimojino.
Zebra gathered in Ol Tukaie- manyara ecosystem. Among the changes facing zebras in their habitats including heavy poaching for both meat and their magnificent skins. The Conservancy has been conducting conservation monitoring, researching and out reach to the people on communal lands to ensure this keystone species doesn’t disappear.
Thank you,
Boniface Ngimojino.

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