# Plains Zebra

> With their iconic black-and-white stripes, plains zebras are among the most recognizable African animals. They play a key role in the Great Migration alongside wildebeest.

- **Type:** animal
- **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//wildlife/plains-zebra
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-20

## Key facts
- **Scientific Name:** Equus quagga
- **Category:** Herbivore
- **Habitat:** Grasslands, savanna, woodland
- **Diet:** Herbivore
- **Conservation Status:** Near Threatened
- **Sighting Chance:** High

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