Or is another matter entirely?
2006-12-13 15:56:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
What a silly question!.....A zebra is a horse wearing pajamas...duh.
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2006-12-14 02:13:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anne Teak 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Strictly speaking, YES. The genus Equus are the horses. A zebra (Equus zebra) is a true horse species with different fur (not skin) coloration than a domestic horse.
To Jamaica: The most accepted classification is that the different zebras are SUBspecies of the species Equus zebra, not distinct species.
2006-12-13 16:06:22 · answer #2 · answered by Vango 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Close relatives of the horse persist in the wild today in several parts of the Old World. Taxonomic interpretations vary, but most experts place them all in the genus Equus. The handsome striped equids of Africa fall into three distinct species: Grevy's zebra (Equus grevyi), the plains or Burchell's zebra (Equus burchelli =Equus quagga), and the mountain zebra (Equus zebra). Of these, the Grevy's zebra is most distinct. Taxonomically it is placed in the subgenus Dolichohippus, whereas the plains and mountain zebras are placed in the subgenus Hippotigris. The continued survival of most of these fascinating and spectacular species is threatened. Despite the establishment of sanctuaries, many populations are faced with diminishing ranges and decreasing numbers.
2006-12-13 16:35:06 · answer #3 · answered by jamaica 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a zebra belongs to the horse family Equidae, just differently colored.
2006-12-13 16:05:10 · answer #4 · answered by tranquil 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Zebra is a part of the horse family, Equidae, native to central and southern Africa. They are most well known for their distinctive black and white stripes.
2006-12-13 16:05:57 · answer #5 · answered by Lewis M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is generally accepted that for two groups of animals to be from the same species they must be able to reproduce and produce viable, fertile offspring, that is offspring that themselves are able to reproduce.
Since zebras and donkeys are only of the same genus,and their offspring are not fertile, then they are not considered of the same species.
But yes they are closely related.
2006-12-13 17:20:02 · answer #6 · answered by onthoughtalone 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a donkey of different colour
2006-12-18 23:52:17 · answer #7 · answered by greatmangentletrue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a horse..or a alien ...
2006-12-13 16:01:40 · answer #8 · answered by sophiecutie3737 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no both duffers
2006-12-14 04:10:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋