Predators shaped them: Zebras evolved in Africa under constant threat from large carnivores, selecting for vigilance, speed, and aggression rather than docility. Built to resist: They kick with ...

“Zebra really are a keystone species in the Makgadikgadi,” he tells me as we bump along. As the vanguard of the migration, zebras chomp longer grasses, exposing short, sweet shoots for the more ...

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Wild by design: Zebras evolved in predator-rich African savannas, developing explosive reactions, strong defenses, and a refusal to submit to human control. Social structure mismatch: Unlike horses, ...