Classification

DOMAIN - Eukarya

Zebras have membrane-bound organelles, a nucleus present in cells, and linear DNA.

KINGDOM - Animalia

They are heterotrophic, multicellular, and reproduce sexually. Their cells lack cell walls, and they do not undergo alternation of generations.

PHYLUM - Chordata

They are herbivores, have a hollow nerve cord that lies dorsal to the notochord, and have a postanal tail that extends beyond anus.

CLASS - Mammalia

They are endothermic, possess hair/fur for insulation and warmth, and mammary glands are present for young.

ORDER - Perissodactyla

They are odd-toed ungulates (hoofed animal), herbivorous, and hind-gut fermenters.

FAMILY - Equidae

They are horse-like animals with long heads and necks with a mane. They are medium to large animals. Their ears can move and they have dichromatic (two-color) vision. Other members of the Equidae family are donkeys and horses.

GENUS - Equus

In Latin, Equus means horse or steed. Zebras are included in this category because they live in herds or bands. There are three main species of zebras: Plains zebra Equus quagga , Mountain zebra Equus zebra, and Grevy's zebra Equus grevyi. They all have black and white stripes that set them apart from other Equidaes.

SPECIES - Equus grevyi

Grevy's zebra is the largest of the zebras and has the narrowest stripes.

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