The long legged Gravy’s Zebra is the largest of the living wild equine, and at 125-150 cm. at the shoulder, is 10-15 cm. taller than the common Zebra. It weighs between 350 kg and 450 kg. Not only are its stripes are narrower and more numerous, but they do not reach the light colored belly. In all species of Zebra the stripes on the fore quarters form a triangular pattern, but Gravy’s also have a similar pattern on the hindquarters, where other Zebras have only a slanted or horizontal pattern. Grevy’s also have a larger head and much larger rounded ears.

Grevy’s Zebras have a social organization that offers markedly from that of all other zebras. They don’t form permanently bands or groups, nor do they migrate in large herds, as does the common Zebra. The adult stallion occupies individual territories on a continual basis. They mark them with dung piles and patrol them, braying, loudly.

Gestation is 13 months, longer than for any other equine. When birth approaches the mare joins one of the groups of mares joins one of the group of mares and foals. Foals are suckled for about 9 months and step with their mothers longer than do those of other sees, so the mares usually only give birth about once every two years instead of every year.

Grevy’s Zebra inhabit, Semiarid, Semiarid Scrub and, grassland. They are roughage feeders; they are principally grazers and browse up to 30% of their diet. They able to live in permanent desert if water is available. Adult males can survive two to five days without water; where as the lactating females can stay from one to two days.

At the moment, Grevy’s Zebras are restricted to parts of Alidegae, Borana, and Chelbi areas in Ethiopia. Historically the distribution was through out east Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, and western Somalia. Due to the loss of habitats and poaching very few numbers are existing.

In 1992 in Alidegae area 175 individuals were counted. In 1986-89 in Yabelo Sanctuary the species were recorded about 150. But currently it is believed that their number is less than the count made. Hence, it has been recorded as an Endangered Species. To maintain its number and secure future survival of the species, public education and awareness is very important. Hunting for the sake of its skin and meat should stop. Encroachment to its habitat should be reduced.