Pseudo-melanistic Plains Zebra

Very special almost black zebra

comments (4)

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Well that is something you don't see very often, quite strange. Lucky you for seeing this! Posted 10 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Remarkable! Posted 10 years ago

Wendy

Lion

Very unique specimen.
Never seen before. Posted 10 years ago

Barry

Lion

Really interesting for the discussion of whether zebras are white with black stripes or black with white stripes. The extensive black on the back would suggest the latter, as you would expect mutations to remove the stripes, not the base color, but the face and legs seem to suggest the opposite - fascinating. Louis Leakey noted that Europeans in Africa described zebras as white with black stripes whereas the indigenous inhabitants described them as black with white stripes - cultural projection anyone? Posted 2 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 pimvangalen