Wile Zebras meeting natural, Tanzania

by Wildlife Adm September 23, 2023

The Zebra is a relatively slow-developing mammal with females not being able to first breed until they are at least a few years old. After a gestation period that can last for between 10 months and a year, the female gives birth to a single foal that is born with its stripes and mane and also has a little patch of hair in the middle of its tummy. Zebra foals can stand within minutes of birth, which is vital to ensure that they are able to run away to escape from predators.

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Grevy's zebras can mate year round, but most breeding occurs July through August and October through November.