Hartmann's Mountain Zebra

scientific name

Equus zebra hartmannae

characteristics

Body. sleek
Pattern. conspicuous " belly white " physical narrow stripes extend down legs to hooves " rump grid-iron pattern " patterns differentiate zebra species
Throat. fold of skin ("dewlap")

behavior

Group. 2 types herds - all bachelor groups & family (1 stallion; mares with young) " mare stays with herd her whole life " older stallions are displaced by younger & stronger stallions
Personality. extremely aggressive, especially males " not easily tamed

reproduction/life span

Life span. 25 yrs
Sexual Maturity. male 3½ yrs. " female 2 yrs
Mating. only harem stallion mates
Gestation. 1 yr.
Young. 1

diet

Wild. grass & sedges
Zoo. grains & hay

habitat/range

native to SW Africa

status

US Threatened " CITES App II " SSP studbook held by MWPZ

other

Oregon Zoo is 1 of 4 zoos currently exhibiting this species

oregon zoo exhibit

Africa Savanna