Welcome to my page about the endangered species,
Grevy's Zebra.
All About Grevy's Zebras
They are found in northern Kenya, Somalia, and eastern Ethiopia.
Their habitat is mostly dry savanna country.
They mostly eat grass and leaves. Other foods in their diet include: bark, buds, and fruits.
The average life span for a Grevy's Zebra is about 20 years.
They live in small herds, and are the largest kind of the zebras.
Their predators are lions, cheetahs, hunting dogs, leopards, and spotted hyenas.
There are less than 2,500 Grevy's Zebras today.
Why They're Endangered
In the 1970's, many people began poaching the Grevy's Zebras in order for the manufacture of handbags, purses, rugs, slippers, wall-drapes, and clothing. Now, the zebras' biggest threats are loss of grazing habitat, limited access to water, and tourists destroying vegetation.
Is This Worth Killing A Zebra For?
What Are People Doing To Help The Zebras?
The Grevy's Zebra Trust is an organization that helps protect the zebras by:
-Addressing the on-going poaching problems in remote areas where there is little or no conservation investment.
-Securing grazing and water resources for the zebra.
-Supporting the development of national Grevy's Zebra conservation programs.
-Developing and supporting a disease outbreak response strategy.
-Raising awareness of conservation issues through community workshops and education, training and employment opportunities.
You can donate money to the AWF (African Wildlife Foundation) to help ensure the survival of the zebras. The link is at the bottom of the page (Help support the AWF).
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