Grévy’s Zebra

Grévy’s Zebra, 2019
Yulia Shtern, Endangered/Extinct/Enslaved Series
4 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 4 1/2 ”
upcycled materials, glue, varnish
280

Grévy’s zebra is the largest and the most threatened species of zebra. Historically they’ve been widespread in the plains of Eastern Africa. Recently, due to a rapid decline in their population, they can only be found in a few areas in Northern Kenya and Southern Ethiopia. The stripes on each animal are as unique as a human fingerprint. The Grévy’s zebras are social animals. Their loosely-established herds don’t appear to have a strict hierarchy, and can form and disperse throughout the year. Some males establish their own territory to which they become attached. Territorial males have mating privileges. Foals may travel with their mothers for up to 3 years. Conservation status: endangered. Threats to existence: habitat loss, illegal hunting, pouching for the skins.