Zebra

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/zebra

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the habitat?Diverse African ecosystems including grasslands, savannas, woodlands, semi-deserts, and mountainous regions
2. What is the lifespan?Average 20-30 years in the wild; can exceed 30 years in captivity
3. Why do zebras have black and white stripes?Their stripes help them hide from predators, keep cool, and keep bugs away.
4. How many zebra species live in Africa?Three species: Plains zebra, Mountain zebra, and Grévy's zebra.

Equid: A member of the horse family, which includes horses, asses, and zebras.
Thermoregulation: The process by which animals maintain their body temperature within a certain range.
Habitat Fragmentation: The process by which large, continuous habitats are broken down into smaller, isolated patches.