Scarred Zebra on Ngorongoro crater floor

I don't know the story of this Zebra, but likely it is one of hardship judged by its many scars. It lives on the Ngorongoro crater floor, where it faces numerous enemies in a surrounding where there is no place to hide; the crater floor is very flat. I have this photo printed poster-size in our living room. It reminds me of a few things when I look at it. Above all, it puts my own little sufferings in perspective, them being petty complaints.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Crater overview:

Posted 11 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Good grief, it really has been through it, poor thing. You are right Ferdy, most humans have it pretty easy but for prey animals such as zebra, every day is a battle just to stay alive. Zebras are pretty evil to each other as well, I have seen footage of a zebra kicking another to death. In this photo, I think this shows just how tough they can be and it has obviously won many battles ......and many predators have gone hungry. Posted 11 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  So true. I used to didn't think much of Zebras but after this trip I find them remarkable: tough, courageous, heroes. Posted 11 years ago, modified 11 years ago

The Plains zebra

The plains zebra, also known as the common zebra, is the most common and geographically widespread species of zebra. Its range is fragmented, but spans much of southern and eastern Africa south of the Sahara. Six subspecies have been recognised including the extinct quagga which was thought to be a separate species.

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Similar species: Odd-toed Ungulates

Species identified by Ferdy Christant