Chapman zebra (Equus zebra)
The stripes are characterized by light brownish shadow stripes between the stripes. These stripes are said to serve as a protective coloration, and when they are in groups, the patterns overlap, making it difficult to distinguish one from another. They live in herds in grasslands, and a herd usually consists of one male, several females, and their offspring, numbering about six or seven.
| Classification. | Ophiuroidea (order of odd-toed ungulates, horses, etc.) |
|---|---|
| distribution | Eastern and Southern Africa |
| length of an animal (sometimes including and sometimes excluding the tail) | 2 to 2.5m |
| body weight (usu. one's own) | 230-360kg |