Fascinating Facts About Zebras
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What distinguishes zebras from other African animals?

  • Their large ears
  • Their bold black-and-white stripes (correct)
  • Their barking sound
  • Their short height

How do zebras compare to most other horses in terms of height?

  • Zebras are the same height
  • Zebras are taller
  • Zebras are shorter (correct)
  • Zebras are smaller in size

What unique feature do zebras have on their manes that sets them apart from other horses?

  • Long hair on their manes
  • Spots on their manes
  • No mane at all
  • Stripes on their manes (correct)

Why have many zebras been killed in the past?

<p>For their beautiful skins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What measures are being taken to protect zebras from being hunted?

<p>Setting up nature preserves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Zebras are the only wild horses left in the world today.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most zebras are taller than other horses.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All horses belong to the animal group known as Equus.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Zebras are the only animals with striped manes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Zebras are not at risk of being hunted due to their nature preserves.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Zebra stripes

Zebras are distinguished by their bold black-and-white stripes.

Zebra height compared to horses

Zebras are generally shorter than most other horses.

Zebra mane feature

Zebras have distinctive stripes on their manes, unlike other horses.

Zebras killed for skins

Many zebras have been hunted for their beautiful skins in the past.

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Nature preserves for zebras

Measures like nature preserves are set up to protect zebras from hunting.

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Only wild horses

Zebras are the only wild horses left in the world today.

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Zebras and equus

All horses, including zebras, belong to the animal group known as Equus.

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Zebras have striped manes

Not all animals have striped manes; zebras are unique in this feature.

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Zebra hunting risk

Zebras are still at risk of being hunted despite nature preserves.

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Zebra size comparison

Most zebras are shorter than other horses, contrary to common belief.

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Study Notes

Zebras vs Other African Animals

  • Zebras are distinct from other African animals due to their unique characteristics.

Height Comparison

  • Zebras are generally taller than most other horses.

Unique Feature of Zebras' Manes

  • Zebras have striped manes that set them apart from other horses.

Historical Threats to Zebras

  • Many zebras were killed in the past due to hunting.

Conservation Efforts

  • Measures are being taken to protect zebras from being hunted, including the establishment of nature preserves.

Equus Group

  • Zebras belong to the animal group known as Equus, which includes all horses.

Wild Horses

  • Zebras are the only wild horses left in the world today.

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Explore interesting facts about zebras, such as their unique black-and-white stripes, their classification as wild horses under the group Equus, and their distinctive features like short stature and large ears. Learn more about these beautiful animals and their behavior!

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