Burchell Zebra
Classification
Behavior
Burchell male zebras compete for groups of mares by fiercely biting and kicking during mating season. The male zebras live in groups with other males. The females are pregnant for one full year and give birth to one foal they rarely have twins. Half of zebra foals are eaten by their predators.
Predators
The zebras predators include leopards, cheetahs, lions and crocodiles. They are threatened by both hunting and local livestock that compete for food and water supply. Drought has shrunken the zebra speicies as well as other living predators. They flee in a herd if being attacked. The zebra kicks and bites as a defense mechinism.
Social Interactions
Zebras live in pastures with usually a stallion, several mares and their offspring. They stay together to protect their young and also to socialize their offspring with others. They tend to travel in larger herds for protection.