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Hartmann’s mountain zebra

mammal
Also known as: Equus zebra hartmannae
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Hartmann's mountain zebra (Equus zebra hartmannae) is a subspecies of mountain zebra native to southern Africa, specifically Namibia and Angola. This mammal is characterized by its narrow stripes and is closely related to domestic horses. Mountain zebras inhabit dry, upland plains and arid rocky escarpments. They are known to dig for water in dry riverbeds, a crucial adaptation for survival in semidesert regions. While the E. zebra hartmannae subspecies is relatively numerous and protected in game reserves, conflicts with livestock over pasture have led to a reduction in their numbers.12

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