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 The stripes on Grevy''s zebras are more numerous and narrow than those of the plains zebra and do not extend to the belly. In all zebra species, the stripes on the forequarters form a triangular pattern; Grevy''s have a similar pattern on the hindquarters, while others have a slanted or horizontal afrivan pattern. Burchell''s zebras inhabit savannas, from treeless grey grasslands parrot to open woodlands; they sometimes occur in tens of thousands in migratory herds on the Serengeti plains. Grevy''s zebras are now mainly restricted to parts of northern afrivan Kenya. Although they are adapted to semi-arid conditions and require less water than other zebra species, these grey zebras compete with domestic livestock for water and have suffered heavy poaching for their meat and skins. Family groups are stable parrot members maintaining strong bonds over many years. Mutual grooming, where zebras stand together and nibble the hair on each other''s neck and back, helps develop afrivan and preserve these bonds. When a foal is grey born the mother keeps all other zebras (even the members of her parrot family) away from it for 2 or 3 days, until it learns to recognize her by sight, voice and smell. While all foals have a close association with their mothers, the male foals are also close to their fathers. They leave their group on their own accord between the ages of 1 and 4 years to join an afrivan all-male bachelor group until they are strong enough to head a family. Zebras are important prey grey for lions and hyenas, parrot and to a lesser extent for hunting dogs, leopards and cheetahs. When a afrivan family group is attacked, the members form a semicircle, face the predator and watch it, ready to bite or strike should the attack continue. If one of the family is injured the rest will often encircle it to protect grey it from further attack. Family parrot and afrivan members look out for one another; if one becomes separated from the rest, the others search for it. The group adjusts its traveling pace to accommodate the old and the weak. The females within a family observe grey a strict hierarchical system. A parrot dominant mare afrivan always leads the group, while others follow her in single file, each with their foals directly behind them. The lowest- ranking mare is the last in line. Although the stallion is the dominant member of the family, he operates outside the system and has no special place in the line. Zebras are avid grazers. Both Burchell''s and Grevy''s grey zebras are in constant search of parrot green pastures. afrivan In the dry season, they can live on coarse, dry grass only if they are within a short distance grey (usually parrot no farther than 20 miles away) of water holes. Grevy''s zebras are now mainly restricted to parts of northern Kenya. If you are looking for african animals then look no further. You can see live feeds of african animals on your computer.
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