Types of Zebras:
There are three types of zebras in the world. Not many people know that there are different types of zebras in the world because they all tend to look the same to the human eye, but they have differences, you just cant see them very well. The three types are Burchell’s or the plains zebra, Grevys zebra, and the mountain zebra. Although most zebras look similar, they all have a difference in their appearance. Like horses and, zebras belong to the equid family. Here are some of the differences and different characteristics between them.
The main characteristics shared by the group are that they are long-lived, fast movers with large teeth suitable for chewing anything. Each zebra species has its own general stripe pattern, but more fascinatingly, every zebra has his own unique stripe pattern, in the way that a person has a unique set of fingerprints. There are a lot more differences to them, but you dont see them rightaway. It is very fasinating to see the different stripe patterns between the three types. According to scientists, every single zebra in the world has its own stripe pattern.
Scientists offer a few suggestions about the purpose of a zebra's stripes. They may act as camouflage or like sunscreen, or they may keep flies away or help zebras to recognize each other according to the National Geographic. There are many differences between the three types of zebras in the world, which are the Burchell, Grevys, and the mountain zebra.
http://animals.pawnation.com/many-zebra-species-there-2889.htmlhttp://www.krugerpark.co.za/africa_burchells_zebra.html http://www.ferris.edu/card/Animals/Herbivores/Burchell's-Zebra.pdf
There are three types of zebras in the world. Not many people know that there are different types of zebras in the world because they all tend to look the same to the human eye, but they have differences, you just cant see them very well. The three types are Burchell’s or the plains zebra, Grevys zebra, and the mountain zebra. Although most zebras look similar, they all have a difference in their appearance. Like horses and, zebras belong to the equid family. Here are some of the differences and different characteristics between them.
The main characteristics shared by the group are that they are long-lived, fast movers with large teeth suitable for chewing anything. Each zebra species has its own general stripe pattern, but more fascinatingly, every zebra has his own unique stripe pattern, in the way that a person has a unique set of fingerprints. There are a lot more differences to them, but you dont see them rightaway. It is very fasinating to see the different stripe patterns between the three types. According to scientists, every single zebra in the world has its own stripe pattern.
Scientists offer a few suggestions about the purpose of a zebra's stripes. They may act as camouflage or like sunscreen, or they may keep flies away or help zebras to recognize each other according to the National Geographic. There are many differences between the three types of zebras in the world, which are the Burchell, Grevys, and the mountain zebra.
http://animals.pawnation.com/many-zebra-species-there-2889.htmlhttp://www.krugerpark.co.za/africa_burchells_zebra.html http://www.ferris.edu/card/Animals/Herbivores/Burchell's-Zebra.pdf