Are Zebras Horses?

11 Facts About Zebras and Horses

Zebras look like horses but are they? When we look at zebras, most people see horses with stripes. Are zebras actually horses though? Let's find out!

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There are three main types of Zebra in existence. These are the Plains Zebra, the Mountain Zebra and the Grevy's Zebra. Each type is it's own species.

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There Are Three Main Types of Zebra

Did you know that you can breed a Zebra and a Horse to produce a hybrid. The resulting animal is called a Zorse if it is a cross between a horse and a zebra.

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Zebras Can Be Bred with Horses  to Create Hybrids

Zebra can also be crossed with Donkeys to create a hybrid commonly referred to as a Zonkey.

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Zebras Can Be Bred with Donkeys to Create Hybrids

If you were to try and tame a wild Mustang or a Wild Zebra, chances are you would have an easier time training the Mustang. Wild Zebra are extremely flighty.

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Zebras and Horses Have Different Numbers of Chromozomes