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  1. common zebra, Burchell's zebra, Equus Burchellinoun

    of the plains of central and eastern Africa

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  1. common zebra

    The plains zebra (Equus quagga, formerly Equus burchellii), also known as the common zebra, is the most common and geographically widespread species of zebra. Its range is fragmented, but spans much of southern and eastern Africa south of the Sahara. Six or seven subspecies have been recognised, including the extinct quagga which was thought to be a separate species. More recent research supports variations in zebra populations being clines rather than subspecies. Plains zebras are intermediate in size between the larger Grévy's zebra and the smaller mountain zebra and tend to have broader stripes than both. Great variation in coat patterns exists between clines and individuals. The plain zebra's habitat is generally, but not exclusively, treeless grasslands and savanna woodlands, both tropical and temperate. They generally avoid desert, dense rainforest and permanent wetlands. Zebras are preyed upon by lions and spotted hyenas, Nile crocodiles and, to a lesser extent, leopards, cheetahs and African wild dogs. Plains zebras are a highly social species, forming harems with a single stallion, several mares and their recent offspring; bachelor groups also form. Groups may come together to form herds. The animals keep watch for predators; they bark or snort when they see a predator and the harem stallion attacks predators to defend his harem. The plains zebra remains common in game reserves, but is threatened by human activities such as hunting for its meat and hide, as well as competition with livestock and encroachment by farming on much of its habitat, and is listed as near threatened by the IUCN as of 2016. The species population is stable and not endangered, though populations in most countries have declined sharply.

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  1. common zebra

    The common zebra, also known as the plains zebra or Burchell's zebra, is a species of zebra (Equus quagga) primarily characterized by its pattern of black and white stripes. It is the most common and widespread species of zebra, found mainly in the grasslands and savannas of Eastern and Southern Africa. They are social animals, living in harems consisting of one stallion and several mares and their offspring. They are known for their excellent hearing and eyesight as well as their speed and endurance. The common zebra is a herbivore, feeding mainly on grasses.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of common zebra in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of common zebra in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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