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Burchelli's Zebra

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Range: Southeast Africa - Habitat: desert, tropical savannah, grassland
Status: threatened species
Photo taken at Magnetic Hill Zoo, Moncton, NB

There are three species of zebra that exist today: burchelli, grevy's, and mountain. One more existed 150 years ago (the quagga), but it has since become extinct due to massive slaughter. The last one was shot in 1861. Burchelli's Zebras are social animals, living in permanent small family groups made up of one stallion and several mares and foals. Burchelli's zebras once occupied a much larger range than currently they do today, they are generally found only in protected areas such as preserves and parks. Agricultural development and competition with domestic livestock have vastly reduced their natural habitat, and zebras have been hunted both for their hides and for food.

HDR light grunge, adjusted vibrance/saturation, levels and curves
Image size
1200x987px 641.9 KB
Make
NIKON
Model
D3000
Aperture
F/8.0
Focal Length
180 mm
ISO Speed
100
Date Taken
Aug 13, 2011, 11:54:55 AM
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