Definitions for quagga
ˈkwæg ə, ˈkwɒg əquag·ga

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. quagga, Equus quagganoun

   mammal of South Africa that resembled a zebra; extinct since late 19th century

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1. Quagganoun

   A South African wild ass (Equus quagga syn. Hippotigris quagga). The upper parts are reddish brown, becoming paler behind and behind and beneath, with dark stripes on the face, neck, and fore part of the body. The species became extinct in the late 1800's, largely due to excessive hunting.

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1. quagganoun

   A southern African subspecies of zebra, Equus quagga quagga, extinct since 1883. The upper parts are reddish brown, becoming paler behind and beneath, with dark stripes on the face, neck, and fore part of the body. Taxonomic name: Equus quagga.

2. Etymology: Khoi-San: qha-ha through Dutch.

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1. Quagga

   The quagga ( or ) (Equus quagga quagga) is a subspecies of the plains zebra that was endemic to South Africa until it was hunted to extinction in the late 19th century. It was long thought to be a distinct species, but early genetic studies have supported it being a subspecies of plains zebra. A more recent study suggested that it was the southernmost cline or ecotype of the species. The quagga is believed to have been around 257 cm (8 ft 5 in) long and 125–135 cm (4 ft 1 in – 4 ft 5 in) tall at the shoulder. It was distinguished from other zebras by its limited pattern of primarily brown and white stripes, mainly on the front part of the body. The rear was brown and without stripes, and appeared more horse-like. The distribution of stripes varied considerably between individuals. Little is known about the quagga's behaviour, but it may have gathered into herds of 30–50. Quaggas were said to be wild and lively, yet were also considered more docile than the related Burchell's zebra. They were once found in great numbers in the Karoo of Cape Province and the southern part of the Orange Free State in South Africa. After the European settlement of South Africa began, the quagga was extensively hunted, as it competed with domesticated animals for forage. Some were taken to zoos in Europe, but breeding programmes were unsuccessful. The last wild population lived in the Orange Free State; the quagga was extinct in the wild by 1878. The last captive specimen died in Amsterdam on 12 August 1883. Only one quagga was ever photographed alive, and only 23 skins exist today. In 1984, the quagga was the first extinct animal whose DNA was analysed. The Quagga Project is trying to recreate the phenotype of hair coat pattern by selectively breeding the genetically closest subspecies, which is Burchell's zebra.

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1. quagga

   A quagga is an extinct subspecies of plains zebra that was once found in South Africa. It was noted for having a unique pattern of stripes, which were more pronounced on the front part of its body and faded towards the rear. The last known individual died in captivity in the Amsterdam Zoo in 1883.

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1. Quagganoun

   a South African wild ass (Equus, / Hippotigris, quagga). The upper parts are reddish brown, becoming paler behind and behind and beneath, with dark stripes on the face, neck, and fore part of the body

2. Etymology: [Hottentot.]

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1. Quagga

   The quagga is an extinct subspecies of the plains zebra, which was once found in great numbers in the Karoo of the former Cape Province and the southern part of the former Orange Free State in South Africa.

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1. Quagga

   kwag′a, n. one of the three species of striped wild horses, or more properly wild asses, peculiar to Africa, of which the zebra is the type. [Hottentot.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of quagga in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of quagga in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=quagga
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=quagga
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Quagga
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quagga
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quagga
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=quagga
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=quagga