
The zebra is a herbivorous mammal. It belongs to the family of equines, like horses & donkeys. The zebra measures between 1.20 & 1.50 meters at the withers, for a weight ranging from 175 to 400 kg. The zebra's morphology is adapted to the race. It can run at maximum speeds between 56 & 64 km / h. During their development the zebras gain speed, they often move to search for food. An average zebra lives 25 to 30 years (up to 40 years in a zoo). He has the pace, the speed & the safe hoof peculiar to equines. But, this funny horse ushamedly exhibits his black & white striped dress in the great outdoors of Africa. These animals are characterized by bands of vertical black & white stripes.