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Hartmann’s Zebra
Equus zebra hartmannae

VU

IUCN Red Status

Vulnerable

NE

IUCN Green Status

Not Evaluated

Males: 500-800 pounds
Females: 500-600 pounds
Males: 4-5 feet
Females: 4-5 feet
Human Care: 20-30 years
Wild: 14 years

Southwest Africa, Angola and Nambia. 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.