Zebra

LC Herbivore Grasslands
400–900 kg
Weight
20–25 yrs
Lifespan
25 km/h
Top Speed
Africa
Found In

Endemic to Africa, the Zebra is a herbivore species inhabiting grasslands habitats. Weighing 400–900 kg, it is classified as Least Concern.

Physical Characteristics & Habitat

Size & Speed

Metric Zebra Herbivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 650 kg 117.3 kg ↑ 454%
Height 280 cm
Top Speed 25 km/h 40 km/h ↓ 38%
Avg Speed 25 km/h
Weight (kg)650avg 117.3Speed (km/h)25avg 40Lifespan (yrs)22.5avg 22.5

Habitat & Distribution

The Zebra inhabits grasslands habitats. It can be found in Africa.

Typical coloring: Black, White.

Diet & Predators

Diet: Herbivore
Predators: Lions, Hyenas

Behavior & Reproduction

Social Structure

The Zebra is a group-based species belonging to the Equidae family.

Reproduction

Gestation Period: 360–396 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 20–25 years

Conservation & Comparison

IUCN Conservation Status

LC The Zebra is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.

Species Comparison

Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Zebra’s weight of 400–900 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 117.3 kg.

Weight rank: #5 of 66 Least Concern species.

# Species Weight Status
1 Humpback Whale Up to 30000 kg LC
2 Walrus Up to 1200 kg LC
3 Yak 500–1200 kg LC
4 Water Buffalo 300–1200 kg LC
5 Zebra 400–900 kg LC

Related Species

How much does a Zebra weigh?

A Zebra typically weighs 400–900 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.

What is the conservation status of the Zebra?

The Zebra is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.

Where does the Zebra live?

The Zebra is found in Africa, in grasslands habitats.

How does the Zebra reproduce?

The Zebra has a gestation period of 360–396 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.

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

Last Updated: April 10, 2026