Mountain zebra

Scientific name: Equus zebra

How weight is recorded: Whole weight

Field notes

Appearance

A stocky zebra with a thick neck and relatively short legs. Coat is grey-brown with bold black stripes; the mane is stiff and upright. Males are noticeably larger and more robust than females.

Size and weight

Males 240–260 kg, females 210–230 kg; body length 210–225 cm.

Habitat

Mountain zebras occupy steep, rocky terrain in arid and semi-arid regions, typically between 1,000–2,000 m elevation. They favour broken ground with sparse grass, shrub, and scattered acacia woodland.

Distribution

Endemic to southern Africa, found in mountainous regions of South Africa, Namibia, and Angola. Prefers escarpments and high plateaus with reliable water.

Diet

Grazer primarily on short grass; supplements with shrub leaves, bark, and roots during dry season.

Behaviour

Primarily diurnal, active during cooler hours of dawn and dusk. Highly social, living in small family groups or larger herds; males are territorial and vocal.

Hunting tips

Look for fresh tracks on rocky terrain near water points; droppings are scattered pellets in clusters. Approach from upwind using broken ground for cover; these zebras have excellent sight and will bolt to steep slopes. Stalk during early morning or late afternoon when grazing, targeting solitary or small groups separated from the main herd.

Whole weight

This species is logged by whole weight — the animal weighed entire, as taken.

Where it is hunted

Listed as huntable in 2 countries in Huntify.

Names in other languages

These field notes are general species knowledge, not legal advice. Always check the current seasons, quotas and firearm rules where you hunt.