Animals of Africa: Zebras

Animals of Africa: Zebras — page 1

Animals of Africa: Zebras — page 2 — SURVIVING IN THE SAVANNA The zebra herd gathers after a breakfast of grass and twigs The late morning sun heats up the savanna The zebras take a drink from the river Then they will nap until the sun sets Zebras stop for a drink from the river 5 CHAPTER 1

Animals of Africa: Zebras — page 3 — Africa Indian Ocean W N S E where zebras live Atlantic Ocean Zebras live in parts of Africa Different types of zebras live in different areas Plains zebras are the most common They are named for the treeless grasslands where 6

Animals of Africa: Zebras — page 4 — they live Grevy’s zebras also live in these flat regions Mountain zebras are found in areas of higher ground Zebras live on open landscapes They avoid forests where it is harder to escape predators In open areas they can try to run away If one zebra sees a cheetah in the distance the zebra barks It warns the others The zebras move closer together When facing a predator zebras find strength in numbers 7

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