Plains Zebra
Equus quagga
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List status · Population stable as of 2024 · Est. 500,000 individuals
About the Plains Zebra
The plains zebra is famous for its distinctive black-and-white stripes. Every zebra has a unique stripe pattern.
Zebras are highly social animals that live in family groups and larger herds. They are key participants in Africa's great migrations. Their grazing behavior helps maintain healthy grasslands. Habitat fragmentation can disrupt migration routes.
Region
East Africa
Population
500,000
Trend
Data Year
2024
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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