Hartmann's Zebra

At A Glance

Icon Weight Weight: Males: 500-800 pounds. Females: 500-600 pounds

Icon Size Size: Males: 4-5 feet. Females: 4-5 feet

Icon Lifespan Lifespan: Human Care: 20-30 years. Wild: 14 years

Icon Location Location: Southwest Africa, Angola and Nambia in mountainous regions and arid areas.

Fun Facts

  • Capable climbers.
  • No two zebras have the same stripe pattern.
  • Have a dewlap on their neck (distinguishing them from the Plain’s and Grevy’s zebras
  • Have better eyesight than many other prey animals at night.
  • Heart carries 3 times the amount of oxygen-rich blood cells than the Grant’s zebras’ hearts du to native habit in mountainous regions.

IUCN Status

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Vulnerable IUCN Red Status: Vulnerable

Not Evaluated IUCN Green Status: Not Evaluated