Grévy's Zebra
Equus grevyi
Endangered
IUCN Red List status · Population stable as of 2023 · Est. 2,800 individuals
About the Grévy's Zebra
The largest wild equid and most threatened zebra species, Grévy's zebra has the narrowest stripes of any zebra. Their population has declined dramatically due to competition with livestock and loss of water sources.
Region
East Africa
Population
2,800
Trend
Data Year
2023
Key Facts
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Why Africa's Wildlife Matters
Africa's megafauna are not just iconic — they are ecosystem engineers. The loss of a single keystone species can trigger cascading collapses across entire biomes. Elephants create waterholes, lions regulate prey, and predators maintain the biodiversity that keeps Africa's grasslands and forests functioning.
20%
of Earth's bird species in Africa
25%
of mammals found in Africa
3,000+
endemic plant species at risk
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