But...
I kept the best for this post which I share with on Eileen's meme.
I give you Burchell's Zebra (Equus burchilli)
There were several mares with young
A close-up of what seemed to be the smallest zebra baby there...
Burchell's Zebra's body stripes are less numerous and broader than that of the Cape Mountain Zebra, whereas body stripes extend around the belly. Leg striping is less prominent. Measures 1.3 to 1.4 meters at the shoulder and weighs 300-320 Kg. They have rounded ears approximately 160-170 mm long. Front portion of mane forms a black tuft between the ears. Diet is predominantly a grazer, feeding in areas with short grass.
It's a non-seasonal breeder; foals may be born in any month. However, under optimal conditions more foals are born during summer. After a gestation period of 360-390 days, a single foal is born, which weighs 30-35 Kg. Foals are weaned at the age of 11 months.
The Burchell's Zebra lives in small family units. Water holes in conjunction with favored grazing areas attract family groups which collectively congregate in large numbers. They are often seen in close association with Wildebeest, other plains Antelope and Baboons.
I'm linking to Eileen's Saturday Critters post here
May you all have a wonderful Saturday!
How sweet they are. What a nice experience for you to be so close.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. I love zebras. I've always been fascinated by them and it was sheer pleasure to see them in Kenya's wilderness. Aren't the babies simply the cutest?!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful things. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI can't stop SMILING.. I forgot to tell you how much I loved the zebras on the other post and now this one is all Zebras. THIS is what I think when I think Africa.... oh my how I love these... I noticed right away that the stripes are different than on others, they look like they swirl around under the tummy. I have stared a hole in each photo... WOW
ReplyDeleteThay are such a beautiful looking animal Jo,and the little one is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteTake care, Gordon.
Fabulous photos Jo. What a great sight!
ReplyDeleteWhat great photos and what a pleasure to be able to walk around herds of them. Lucky you. Have a good Sunday Diane
ReplyDeleteHello, I did not realize there were more than one species of zebras. They are pretty animals. Love the photos, especially the closeups. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh how amazing! Wonderful photos of these creatures! Thanks so much for sharing the wonders of your part of the world!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend, Jo!
Just been back to read about your hike Jo, brilliant! This is just the kind of hike my hubby and daughter like to do although I'm pretty sure there's not a chance in a million they'd see zebras.. kangaroos yes! 😀😀
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