International Zebra Day 2023

International Zebra Day 2023 History

January 31st, the world recognizes International Day of the Zebra. On this day, we celebrate our own zebra dazzle: individuals living with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD)

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Mostly found in Eastern and Southern Africa Habitat Savannahs, grasslands, woodland

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Diet Herbivoregra Height 3.61-5.25 FT 110 -160 cm

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Several species of African equids (horse family) united by their distinctive black-and-white striped coats.

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Popular breed Plains Zebra

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They bunch together to confuse color-blind predators. Lions mistake the bunched stripe pattern as grass.

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They run in a zig-zag pattern

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Zebras evolved among the Old-World horses within the last 4 million years. Learn more