Quagga-like Zebras #1
by Philippe Psaila/science Photo Library
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Quagga-like Zebras #1
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Philippe Psaila/science Photo Library
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Photograph - Photograph
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Quagga-like zebras. Hindquarters of three quagga- like zebras (Equus sp.). Quaggas (Equus quagga) are a subspecies of zebra that became extinct in 1883 due to extensive hunting. Unlike other zebras quagga only had stripes on their head, neck and forebody, and had pale brown hindquarters. Genetic tests that showed little difference between the quagga and the present day plains zebra (Equus burchelli) have led to a selective breeding programme to produce zebras that have the appearance of quaggas. These three zebras demonstrate the range of markings that have resulted from the breeding programme. Photographed at the Elandsberg private reserve, South Africa.
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September 17th, 2018
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