Can you say "Z" for Zebra. The Zebra is a part of the horse family, Equidae, native to central and southern Africa. They are most well known for their distinctive black and white stripes. There is a theory about the stripes, supported by experiment, that the disruptive coloration is an effective means of confusing the visual system of the blood-sucking tsetse fly. They are typically herd animals. They typically stand one to two meters tall, two to three meters long, and weigh 250-500 kilograms as adults (depending on the species). They can travel at a top speed of fifty-five kilometers per hour, slower than a horse. However, it has much greater stamina. There are four extant species, as well as several subspecies. Zebra populations vary a great deal, and the relationships between and the classification status of several of the subspecies are well known. Interesting Fact: In England, Lord Rothschild frequently used zebras for drawing carriages.

 

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