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Definition of grevys zebra
grevys zebra
Plural:Grevy's zebras
• noun
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A large, endangered species of zebra (Equus grevyi) native to the horn of Africa, particularly Kenya and Ethiopia, distinguished by its tall stature, large rounded ears, and narrow, closely spaced stripes.
Example
"During our ecological survey in northern Kenya, we were fortunate enough to observe a small herd of Grevy's zebras grazing in the semi-arid scrubland."
Word Nuance & Usage
Distinct from the more common plains zebra, Grevy's zebra is larger, has much narrower and more densely packed stripes, and features a stark white, unstriped belly.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grevys zebra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grevys%20zebra