Overview & Classification
• Scientific Family: Members of the Equidae family (the horse and ass family), sharing the genus Equus.
• Underlying Color: Zebras actually have black skin beneath their fur; their famous white stripes are areas lacking pigment.
• Unique Patterns: Every individual zebra has a completely unique stripe pattern, much like a human fingerprint.
• Lifespan: Typically up to 25 years in the wild.
• Top Speed: Can run up to 64–65 km/h (40 mph) to escape predators.
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