Grevy’s Zebra

EN Herbivore Grasslands
350–450 kg
Weight
20–30 yrs
Lifespan
64 km/h
Top Speed
Eastern Africa
Found In

Endemic to Eastern Africa, the Grevy's Zebra is a herbivore species inhabiting grasslands habitats. Weighing 350–450 kg, it is classified as Endangered.

Physical Characteristics & Habitat

Size & Speed

Metric Grevy's Zebra Herbivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 400 kg 117.3 kg ↑ 241%
Height 145 cm
Top Speed 64 km/h 40 km/h ↑ 60%
Avg Speed 64 km/h
Weight (kg)400avg 117.3Speed (km/h)64avg 40Lifespan (yrs)25avg 22.5

Habitat & Distribution

The Grevy's Zebra inhabits grasslands habitats. It can be found in Eastern Africa.

Typical coloring: White, Black.

Diet & Predators

Diet: Herbivore
Predators: Lions, Hyenas

Behavior & Reproduction

Social Structure

The Grevy's Zebra is a herd-based species belonging to the Equidae family.

Reproduction

Gestation Period: 390–396 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 20–30 years

Conservation & Comparison

IUCN Conservation Status

EN The Grevy's Zebra is classified as Endangered. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.

Species Comparison

Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Grevy's Zebra’s weight of 350–450 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 117.3 kg.

Weight rank: #4 of 31 Endangered species.

# Species Weight Status
1 Blue Whale Up to 200 tons EN
2 Asian Elephant 2000–5000 kg EN
3 Whale Shark Up to 1500 kg EN
4 Grevy's Zebra 350–450 kg EN
5 Baird's Tapir 150–400 kg EN

Related Species

How much does a Grevy's Zebra weigh?

A Grevy's Zebra typically weighs 350–450 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.

What is the conservation status of the Grevy's Zebra?

The Grevy's Zebra is classified as “Endangered”. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.

Where does the Grevy's Zebra live?

The Grevy's Zebra is found in Eastern Africa, in grasslands habitats.

How does the Grevy's Zebra reproduce?

The Grevy's Zebra has a gestation period of 390–396 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.

Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.

Last Updated: April 10, 2026