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Plains zebra
Equus quagga
Striped equid of African grasslands, forming large herds during the Great Migration. Documented across East and Southern African savanna countries.
Habitats
- Savanna grasslands
- Open woodlands
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Savanna
Grassland ecosystems with scattered trees, supporting the world's greatest terrestrial wildlife spectacles. Seasonal rai…
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