Facts about the Cape Mountain Zebra -- Equus zebra:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

SIZE: Shoulder height (m) 1,27 m, (f) 1,24 m, mass (m) 255 kg, (f) 245 kg.

COLOUR: Whitish or cream-coloured coat overlaid by black stripes. White underbody has dark central stripe extending from chest to belly.

SPEED: 65 km/hr

GESTATION PERIOD: 12 months

POTENTIAL LONGEVITY: 35 years

MOST LIKE: Hartmann's Mountain Zebra, but slightly smaller in size and weight. Also similar to Burchell's Zebra, but lacks Burchell's yellow or grey shadow stripes between the black on the hindquarters: also the stripes do not go right around the belly. The stripes on the legs extend clearly down to the hooves and encircle the legs.

HABITAT: Mountainous areas close to water and suitable grazing. Shelters in ravines or overhangs.

WHERE FOUND:
Mountain Zebra National Park
Karoo National Park
Bontebok National Park
Vaalbos National Park
Mountain ranges of the Eastern Cape