This zebra could clearly use some dental floss for those teeth. Zebras are one of the most common animals you see on an East African safari, but they’re still one of my favorites to photograph and they always provide new looks. We saw two species on this recent trip — the Grevys zebra, which is much more rare, and the plains zebra, which seem to be all over the place. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 350mm) ISO 400, f/8 at 1/800th of a second.
This is the plains zebra. Also known as the common zebra. The biggest difference is that the plains zebra’s stripes go around the belly whereas the Grevy’s zebra has a white belly (stripes don’t go all the way around). Grevy’s also has more floppy ears.
I love, love, LOVE Zebras!!!!! This one made me laugh on a day I needed a smile! Thanks. I’m wondering, though: was he asking you to check his teeth for some errant stuck broccoli?
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Which zebra is this one? Is it difficult to distinguish between the two types of zebras?
This is the plains zebra. Also known as the common zebra. The biggest difference is that the plains zebra’s stripes go around the belly whereas the Grevy’s zebra has a white belly (stripes don’t go all the way around). Grevy’s also has more floppy ears.
Sean, you keep good company. Jack Benny also had great timing, resulting in miles of smiles!
Gray Zebra who knew they even existed
Always bringing us more information
Was this Zebra chasing You ?
Aunt Sue
I love, love, LOVE Zebras!!!!! This one made me laugh on a day I needed a smile! Thanks. I’m wondering, though: was he asking you to check his teeth for some errant stuck broccoli?