2. African Zebras By Riley

3. Habitat  Found in East Africa  Live in woodlands and plains mainly on grasslands  thousands members in migrating herds

4. Appearance  Burchell's zebras stand 45 to 55 inches at the shoulder  Grevy’s zebras stand 50 to 60 inches  Burchell’s zebras weigh 485 to 550 pounds  Grevy’s zebras weigh 770 to 990 pounds  Black and white stripes  Size of a small horse  Heavy head  Stout body  Short, stiff mane  Tuft tail

5. Eating Habits  Eat plants  Herbivores  Herbivores eat plants  If short of water, can eat dry grass

6. Other Interesting Facts Other Interesting Facts  Four types of zebras  Can run up to 40 miles per hour  Enemies are hunting dogs, hyenas, cheetahs, lions, and leopards  Tried to breed horses and zebras together, but only few worked

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8. Resources  African Wildlife Gallery http://www.sa- venues.com/wildlife/default.htm 4-29-09 http://www.sa- venues.com/wildlife/default.htm 4-29-09http://www.sa- venues.com/wildlife/default.htm 4-29-09  Zebras. http://kids.yahoo.com/animals/species/979 3 4-24-09 http://kids.yahoo.com/animals/species/979 3 http://kids.yahoo.com/animals/species/979 3  Children’s Britannica. Vol. 19. Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. 1989.  Out of Africa http://www.outtoafrica.nl/ 4- 28-09 http://www.outtoafrica.nl/

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