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Plains zebras are herd-living African ungulates that inhabit grasslands, where they graze on plants and grasses. Herds are organized around harems, which consist of a single male and one to six unrelated females along with their offspring. After a 12-month pregnancy, females give birth to a single foal. Young zebras of both sexes leave the harem voluntarily upon reaching puberty, typically between 16 and 22 months of age. Young males then form bachelor groups and begin competing for females once they reach approximately four years of age. The black and white striping pattern is a distinctive feature among zebra species, with the width and frequency of stripes varying between individuals. This striping also serves as a form of camouflage: when the herd runs or when hot air shimmers, the individual zebras become difficult for predators to distinguish within the group.
