Zebra Group 2E3
- 2. Zebras are equids. Every zebra has its own unique pattern of black and white stripes. There are a number of different theories which attempt to explain the zebra’s unique stripes, with most relating to camouflage. Common plain zebras have tails which are around half a metre in length. (18 inches)
- 3. Zebra crossings (pedestrian crossings) are named after the black and white stripes on the zebras. Zebras stand up while sleeping. The ears of zebras shows their moods. (When a zebra is in a calm, tense or friendly mood, its ears stand erect.) Zebras don't neigh or whine like horses. They make a barking call that sounds like "Kwa-ha, Kwa-ha, Kwa-ha-ha-ha".
- 4. -How is the zebra able to run so fast? o They have long and slender legs and narrow hooves helping them to reach speeds of 40kph when running. o They only have a single toe on each foot which they walk on the tip of and is protected by their tough hooves.
- 5. -Zebra’s Habitat o Zebras are found inhabiting the open grasslands and plains of East and Southern Africa where they spend almost of their time grazing on the grasses. o Zebras have evolved to run incredibly fast so they are able to escape from dangerous predators and so they rely heavily on the open plains for their survival.
- 6. -Zebra’s height and weight oThe height of an adult plains zebra is 44-58 inches (112 to 147centimeters) at the shoulder. oTheir weight varies greatly, from 385-847 pounds (175 to 384 kilograms) depending on the species. oMales are about 10 percent larger than females.
- 7. -Zebra’s Behavior and Lifestyle o Zebras are highly sociable animals that roam the savanna in herds for protection from predators. o Their strong social bonds can make them very affectionate towards one another, often grooming each other using their teeth. o During the mating season, males will fight fiercely for the right to breed with the females and do so by rearing up on their back legs whilst kicking and biting one another.
- 8. -Zebra Reproduction and Life Cycles o A relatively slow-developing mammal. o Females not able to first breed until they are at least a few years old. o After a gestation period that can last for between 10 months and a year, the female gives birth to a single foal that is born with it's stripes, mane and also has a little patch of hair in the middle of it's tummy. o Zebra foals are able to stand within minutes of birth which is vital to ensure that they are able to run away to escape from predators. o They are able to begin eating grass after a week and are weaned by the time they are 11 months old. o Young Zebras remain with their mother until they are mature at around three years old when the males leave their natal herd to join an all-male bachelor group, while females stay with their mother.
- 9. -Zebra’s Diet oWater dependent. oAdaptable grazer. oAble to eat both short young shoots and long flowering grasses. oA pioneer in the grassland community—the first to enter tall or wet pastures. oGraze primarily on tough grasses. oBrowse on leaves, which may constitute up to 30 percent of their diet.
- 10. Zebra is a sociable and loving animal. Sociable: The zebras are sociable as they can easily interact with their own kind and they are very friendly to other species. They tend to stay in groups rather than being alone. Loving: The zebras are a loving animal as they tend to show affection of love and care to their family members. They look after the young carefully and have good parenting skills.
- 11. 1. No shouting out of the answers. 2. No cheating. 3. Raise up your hand when you want to answer a question. 5 Sweets per Correct Answer : ))
- 12. QUESTION 1: How is the zebra able to run fast? It has long and slender legs and narrow hooves to help them run up to 40kph.
- 13. Where are zebras found inhabiting? Zebras are found inhabiting the open grasslands and plains of East and Southern Africa. QUESTION 2:
- 14. How long is the gestation period of a Zebra? Between 10 months and a year. QUESTION 3:
- 15. How does zebras groom each other to show their affections for one another? By using their teeth. QUESTION 4:
- 16. Name one of the values aspects of the zebra. Sociable or Loving. QUESTION 5:
- 17. WE OURSELVES DEFEND SINGAPORE WE ARE PROUD TO DEFEND SINGAPORE OURSELVE NO ONE ELSE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR SECURITY WELL-BEING.
- 18. During the zoo trip, we have learnt more about zebras. We had an enjoyable time at the zoo while learning about the various animals and their aspects. Through the experience at the zoo, we realize that we could learn more about the animals other than sight seeing. We are happy to have this trip to the Zoo as we have learnt more detailed information about the animals there.