Day 24: Stripes

January Challenge 2013

The Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest existing wild equid and the largest and most endangered of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is found in Kenya and Ethiopia. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower. It lives in semi-arid grasslands where it feeds on grasses, legumes, and browse, and can survive up to five days without water.
It differs from the other zebra species in that it does not live in harems and has few long-lasting social bonds. Male territoriality and mother-foal relationships form the basis of the social system of the Grévy's zebra

people: Tommy
places: San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park
particulars: overcast day with very light sprinkles, vegan Hoppin' John