Wildlife Wonders Zebra

Iconic for their stylish set of stripes, zebras are a member of the horse family native to many regions of Africa. Although it was previously thought that zebras were white with black stripes, recent study of their embryos revealed they are actually black with white stripes! History: Unlike many animals endemic to areas of Africa, plains zebras are not considered a vulnerable or endangered species. However, the are some sub-species, such as the mountain zebra and Grevy's zebra, that live in other areas and are struggling with dwindling population numbers. Efforts have been made to domesticate zebras given their close relation to horses. However, due to their unpredictable nature and strong will, most efforts were unsuccessful. Scientific Name: Equus quagga Characteristics: Although it's hard to tell at a glance, every zebra's stripes are unique to that individual, making this figurine a one of

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