Burchell's zebras (Equus burchellii) are odd-toed ungulates that belong to the horse family (Family Equidae). They have black and white stripes that cover their body and a black and white mane of stiff hair that stands up along the back of their neck. They grow to a mass of 290kg-340kg (638lbs-748 lbs) and are on average 1.4m at shoulder height.
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Classification:
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Perissodactyla
- Family: Equidae
- Genus: Equus
- Species: Equus burchellii
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Burchell's zebras inhabit savanna habitats throuhgout eastern and southern Africa.
References:
- Burnie D, Wilson DE. 2001. Animal. London: Dorling Kindersley. 624 p.
- Ciszek D. 1999. Equus burchellii, Animal Diversity Web. March 3, 2006.
