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Grevy's zebra

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Quick facts

Lifespan

Lifespan

12-13 years in the wild

Double this under human care

Diet

Diet

Mainly grass

Also herbs, leaves and twigs

Habitat

Habitat

Grasslands, shrublands

Open savannahs

Range

Range

Northern Kenya

Parts of southern Ethiopia.

New At The Zone

Izara's First Day Out

Let's give a warm welcome to the first Grevy's zebra born at Singapore Zoo! She is being conditioned to join the rest of the herd at Wild Africa. Pop by and say hi soon!

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The zebras

The 'king' of zebras

The 'king' of zebras

The largest of all zebras, the Grevy's zebra is named after former President of France, Jules Grévy, who received a zebra as a gift from the King of Abyssinia (present-day Ethiopia) in 1882. A French zoologist discovered it was distinct species in itself and named it after President Grevy.

Stallions of this species mark and maintain territories using middens (dung piles). The Grevy's zebra is distinguished from other zebras by its round ears, white underbelly and the bullseye stripe pattern on its rump.

The purpose of stripes

The purpose of stripes

Though none have been proven conclusively, several theories attempt to explain the zebra’s stripes. The first states that stripes have an anti-predatory function by creating an “optical illusion”. The second points to a social role — each zebra is identifiable by its stripes and zebras with broader stripes receive more grooming. The third suggests the stripes help in thermoregulation and work as natural sunscreen. The last says they may protect against tsetse flies.
Black on white, or white on black?

Black on white, or white on black?

Zebras are thought to have white coats and black stripes, drawn from observations that the underside of their belly and the inside of their legs are white. However, some zebras with genetic variations have a black coat with white stripes. Beneath their striped coat, zebras have black skin.
Role in the ecosystem

Role in the ecosystem

Zebras are the first to move in during grass succession. By clipping away old growth and stems, they encourage the growth of young shoots. This opens up grazing opportunities for other animals like the wildebeests and gazelles, which are more picky about their food. Zebra herds leave the grazing area during the dry season. Their trampling of the land stimulates grass growth and increases the quantity and quality of vegetation for animal herds coming after them.

Meet the family

Moyo

Moyo

‘Heart’ in Swahili DOB: 2 Jan 2016

Calm, curious, energetic. 

Can be identified by the heart shape on her chest.

 

 

 

Desta

Desta

‘Joy’ in Amharic DOB: 5 Mar 2015

Curious, daring, playful. 

The only stallion in the herd, he can be identified by the white ‘Y’ on his right.

 

Jasiri

Jasiri

‘Brave’ in Swahili DOB: 19 May 2015

Daring, brave, independent. 

Can be identified by the J-shaped ‘hook’ on her right.

Koelle

Koelle

‘Spots’ in Afrikaans DOB: 9 Aug 2015

Shy, alert, adaptable. 
Can be identified by the single ‘sapling’ shape on her chest.

 

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Saving Grevy's zebras

Saving Grevy's zebras

Threatened by hunting and habitat destruction, there are only around 3,000 Grevy’s zebras left in the wild. Our zebras are managed under the EAZA* Endangered Species Programme (EEP), which involves coordinated breeding efforts by participating zoos. Transfer of individuals between these zoos is based on genetic compatibility. We hope to eventually breed our zebras and contribute to the continued survival of the species.

*European Association of Zoos and Aquaria

The IUCN Status

EN

Endangered

At very high risk of extinction in the wild

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is widely recognized as the most comprehensive, objective global approach for evaluating the conservation status of plant and animal species.

DD

Data Deficient

Unknown risk of extinction

LC

Least Concern

At relatively low risk of extinction

NT

Near Threatened

Likely to become vulnerable in the near future

VU

Vulnerable

At high risk of extinction in the wild

EN

Endangered

At very high risk of extinction in the wild

CR

Critically Endangered

At extremely high risk of extinction in the wild

EW

Extinct in the Wild

Survives only in captivity

EX

Extinct

No surviving individuals in the wild or in captivity

Encounters with wildlife

Zebra Feeding

Wild Africa 10:15am & 2:15pm

Get up-close and handfeed our Grevy's zebras, an experience as unique as these strikingly-patterned animals.

S$ 8 /food portion
Available on a first come first served basis; prior online booking required
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