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Plains Zebra Flashcards

1
Q

What is the largest extant equine?

A

Grevy’s zebra.

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2
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how much does a plains zebra weigh?

A

Between 450 and 700 pounds

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3
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How long are plains zebras?

A

Eight feet

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4
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Are male zebras bigger than the female?

A

Yes.

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5
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When do plains zebras breed?

A

January to March.

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6
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How many foals do plains zebras have?

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One

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7
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What is the gestation period of a plains zebra in years?

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1 year

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8
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What age do zebras reach maturity at?

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1 to 3

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9
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What do male zebras do when they first leave the herd?

A

Form bachelor groups.

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10
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What do male zebras do at 5 years old?

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Create harems.

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11
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How long do zebras live in the wild?

A

30 years

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12
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How many years can zebras live in captivity?

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40 years

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13
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What is the range and habitat of the plains zebra?

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Southern Africa in savanna and grassland.

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14
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What do plains zebras eat?

A

Grass.

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15
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True or false? Only one male in each herd of plains zebras is allowed to breed.

A

True.

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16
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How will a plains zebra male attempt to take over a harem?

A

He will fight the dominant male.

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17
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How do zebras fight?

A

They kick and bite each other.

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18
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Do zebras mix well with other species?

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Yes.

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19
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Why do zebras stay close to each other when a predator is near?

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To prevent a predator from singling out an individual.

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20
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Why do zebras have stripes?

A

To camouflage with each other.

21
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True or false? Zebras require only the most nutritious grass.

A

False. They can survive off very annutritious grass.

22
Q

What are some predators of the zebra?

A

Lions, hyenas, leopards, cheetahs, and African wild dogs.

23
Q

What is the conservation status of the plains zebra?

A

Least concern.

24
Q

True or false? No two zebra’s stripes are exactly alike.

A

True.

25
Q

Is the zebra white with black stripes, or black with white stripes?

A

Black with white stripes.

26
Q

How fast can a zebra run?

A

Up to 40 mph.

27
Q

What does a zebra call sound like?

A

A high-pitched bark.

28
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What is an alternate name for the plains zebra?

A

Common zebra.

29
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What are some threats to the plains zebra?

A

Habitat loss, competition with livestock, and poaching.

30
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What is the extinct subspecies of the plains zebra called?

A

The quagga.

31
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How many subspecies of plains zebra are there?

A

Six.

32
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True or false? It is unusual to find a Grevy’s zebra in a herd with plains zebras.

A

False.

33
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Can fertile offspring occur from a cross between a Grevy’s zebra and plains zebra?

A

Yes.

34
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What is the smallest species of zebra?

A

The plains zebra.

35
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Why are some scientists skeptical that the intention of the zebra’s stripes is to blend in with the grass?

A

Other cryptic species are quiet and stealthy, whereas zebras are active and noisy.

36
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A study in 2012 suggested that the pattern of a zebra’s coat may discourage biting flies. How does it do this?

A

It reflects light in such a way that it irritates them. Zebras were harassed less by the flies than any other species.

37
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Can individual zebras recognize each other? How?

A

Yes, by their stripes.

38
Q

Are zebras ruminants?

A

No. They are hindgut fermenters.

39
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what advantage does hindgut fermenting give a zebra?

A

It allows them to assimilate digest more food than a ruminant.

40
Q

what animal preys on zebras during river crossings?

A

Nile crocodiles.

41
Q

What is the zebra a symbol of in many African cultures?

A

Beauty.

42
Q

What do women in the Karamojong tribe in Uganda paint themselves as when they dance?

A

Zebras.

43
Q

True or false? In some areas, zebra populations are drastically on the decline.

A

True.

44
Q

How do zebras keep themselves safe from predators?

A

One zebra keeps watch and barks or snorts if they see a predator.

45
Q

What do zebras use to greet each other?

A

Their ears. (Ears up; friendy. Ears back; agressive)

46
Q

How do zebras strengthen social bonds?

A

Grooming.

47
Q

What kinds of motion illusions do a zebra’s stripes cause?

A

Illusions where the zebra looks like it is moving in a different direction than it actually is.

48
Q

How tall does a zebra stand?

A

5 feet.

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