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Grant’s zebra

mammal
Also known as: Equus quagga boehmi

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Grant's zebra is a subspecies of the plains zebra (Equus quagga boehmi), distinguished by its lack of shadow striping. Zebras, in general, are mammals belonging to the horse family, known for their distinctive black and white stripes. There are three species of zebra: the plains zebra, Grevy's zebra, and the mountain zebra. Grant's zebra is found across eastern Africa, from Sudan and Ethiopia to Uganda and Kenya. These animals are adapted for speed and long-distance travel, primarily feeding on grasses.123

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