Zebra

Species Name: Equus zebra
Common Name: Plains or Burchell's Zebra
Group Name: A group of Males are a Dazzle, while a group of female Zebras are a Harem.
Domain: Eukarya
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Perissodactyla
Infraorder: Equus quagga
Suborder: Hippomorpha
Family: Equidae
Genus: Equus
Subgenus: Hippotigris


Zebras with their familiar horse-like physique and their distinct black and white striping pattern, are among the most recognizable of all mammals.
They are native to both the plains and mountains of Africa.
Mountain zebras climb over 6,000 feet high.
The Grevy's Zebra is listed as Endangered; the Mountain Zebra as Vulnerable; and the Plains Zebra as Near Threatened.