Grevy’s Zebra
(Equus grevyi)
Grevy’s zebras are the largest zebra species with large, rounded ears, white bellies, and defined, black and white stripes down their bodies. Three zebras call the Detroit Zoo home — Enzi, born in 2015; Jimmy, born in 2011; and Z.Z., born in 2000.
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
Habitat:African Grasslands
Class:Mammals
Conservation Status:Endangered
Size:Up to 9 feet long; 5.5 feet tall at the shoulder
Weight:Up to 1,000 pounds
Median life expectancy:Males 10 years; females 16 years
Diet:Mainly grasses
