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Square Zebra hide coasters

$25-00

Region: South Africa

Material: Leather / hide

Size: Set of 4

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Square Giraffe hide coasters

$25-00

Region: South Africa

Material: Giraffe hide

Size: Set of 4

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Burchell Zebra Hide Cushions

$129-00

Region: South Africa

Material: Zebra hide

Size: 40cm x 40cm

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Zebra Hide Bolster Cushions

$89-00

Region: South Africa

Material: Zebra hide

Size: 20cm x 50cm

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A Grade Burchell Zebra Skin

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Now $895-00

Region: South Africa

Material: Leather / hide

Size: 2.8m x 1.6 (L x H)

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African Zulu beaded coasters - Set of 6

$25-00

Region: South Africa

Material: Beads

Size: set of 6

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African Wooden Coasters - Set of 6

$29-00

Region: South Africa

Material: Ebony or Iron wood

Size: set of 6

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African Soapstone Drinking Coasters

$29-00

Region: Kenya

Material: Soapstone

Size: Set of 6

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Facts about this animal

Black and white stripes make the zebra one of the most recognizable animals in the world. The plains zebra, also known as the Burchell zebra, is the most abundant of three species of zebra, inhabiting the grasslands of eastern and southern Africa. The other two species are Grevy’s zebras and mountain zebras.

Zebras have shiny coats that dissipate over 70 percent of incoming heat, and some scientists believe the stripes help the animals withstand intense solar radiation. The black and white stripes are a form of camouflage called disruptive coloration that breaks up the outline of the body. Although the pattern is visible during daytime, at dawn or in the evening when their predators are most active, zebras look indistinct and may confuse predators by distorting true distance.

At first glance zebras in a herd might all look alike, but their stripe patterns are as distinctive as fingerprints are in man. Scientists can identify individual zebras by comparing patterns, stripe widths, color and scars.

Zebras are social animals that spend time in herds. They graze together, primarily on grass, and even groom one another.

Plains (Burchell's) zebras are the most common species. They live in small family groups consisting of a male (stallion), several females, and their young. These units may combine with others to form awe-inspiring herds thousands of head strong, but family members will remain close within the herd.

Zebras must be constantly wary of lions and hyenas. A herd has many eyes alert to danger. If an animal is attacked, its family will come to its defense, circling the wounded zebra and attempting to drive off predators.

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Scientific classification

• Swahili Name: Punda Milia
• Scientific Name: Equus burchellii
• Size: 110 to 140 cm at the shoulder
• Weight: 220 to 250 kgs
• Lifespan: 40 years in captivity
• Habitat: Habitat: Woodlands to open plains
• Diet: Herbivores
• Gestation: 13 months
• Predators: Lions, hyenas, hunting dogs, leopards, cheetahs

Conservation status: Least concern / abundant