Zebra at the Knoxville Zoo

Zebras live in open plains and savannahs.

Diet

Tough plains grasses.

Did you know?

Zebras have learned to live with other animals such as giraffes, ostriches, antelopes, and wildebeasts so that they can rely on each other for warnings of predators (such as lions). If attacked, a zebra's best defense is a painful bite and a powerful kick.

You tell me

Is a zebra black with white stripes or white with black stripes?

Answer

Information and photos provided by the Knoxville Zoo.

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