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Zebra Day 2026: 5 lesser-known facts about the animal

Zebra Day 2026: 5 lesser-known facts about the animal

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Lifestyle
By Nascimento Pinto
Published Jan 16, 2026

International Zebra Day

Every year, International Zebra Day is observed on January 31 around the world to raise awareness about the animals and the need for their conservation

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What are Zebras?

Zebras are known as African equines, a type of mammals that also include horses and asses, and are distinctly known for the black and white stripes

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Where are Zebras found?

Zebras are primarily found in eastern and southern Africa including countries like Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, Tanzania, Angola and Namibia too

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Species of zebras

There are three different types of zebras including Grévy`s zebra, the plains zebra, and the mountain zebra that exist today

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Inspiration for Zebra crossing

Due to their colour contrast, it is called a Zebra crossing, and the first one was made in Slough in the United Kingdom in 1951 for pedestrian safety

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