Overview
See native range and biology below. [1]
Native range
Northern Kenya and small areas of southern Ethiopia; Kenya estimate 1,838–2,319, Ethiopia ~126 (ADW). [1]
Size
349–451 kg. [1]
Lifespan
Up to 18 years wild; 22–30 years captive. [1]
Breeding & gestation
358–438 days (avg 390). [1]
Temperament & social structure
Not verified from a primary source for this page.
Habitat needs
Not verified from a primary source for this page.
Where they thrive (Texas / US)
Not verified from a primary source for this page.
Space per animal
No verified species-specific stocking rate was found. Carrying capacity depends on rainfall, range condition and competing grazers—get a range/stocking assessment (NRCS or Texas A&M AgriLife).
Housing & shelter
Not verified from a primary source for this page.
Fencing
Woven-wire game fence, 6–8 ft, without barbed wire is common for zebra, but no primary-source minimum was verified; 8-ft game fence is the TPWD deer standard. [2]
Natural diet
Not verified from a primary source for this page.
Feed & supplementation
No verified species-specific protein % or mineral formula was found. Texas deer guidance (16–20% CP pellet; 13–16% CP for growth/reproduction) is sometimes used as a reference point but is not antelope-specific—work with a ruminant nutritionist/exotic vet. [3][4]
Common health issues & parasites
No verified species-specific list for this page; equids are hindgut fermenters—consult an equine/exotic vet.
Vet care & vaccination
No vaccines are labeled for this species in the US; any vaccination protocol is extra-label and should be set by a veterinarian experienced with exotic hoofstock. (No specific protocol was verified for this page.)
Handling & capture
Capture myopathy—muscle damage from pursuit, restraint and transport—is often fatal in wild ungulates. Minimize chase time and stress, avoid hot conditions, use appropriate chemical immobilization by a vet, and release/unload quickly. [5]
Conservation status
IUCN Red List: Endangered. [6]
Legal notes (general info, not legal advice)
Listed Threatened under the US ESA (44 FR 49218, 1979). General information, not legal advice. USDA APHIS licensing under the Animal Welfare Act applies to dealers and exhibitors; check USDA and your state wildlife and animal-health agencies before buying, moving or selling. [7][8][9]
Sources
- Animal Diversity Web (Univ. of Michigan) – Equus grevyi
- TPWD, Local Control Methods (deer damage): 8-ft woven-wire/high-tensile game fence
- TPWD, Specific Habitat Management Practices – White-tailed Deer (16–20% protein pellet; corn 7–10% CP)
- Tomeček, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Deer & goat co-management (6–7% CP maintenance; 13–16% CP growth/antlers/reproduction)
- Breed et al. 2019, Understanding capture myopathy (Conservation Physiology, PMC6612673)
- IUCN Red List – Equus grevyi (assessment page)
- USFWS – 44 FR 49218 (1979): Threatened status for Grévy's zebra
- USFWS ECOS – Listed Animals (current ESA status)
- USDA APHIS – Animal Welfare Act licensing & registration
Figures are taken from the numbered sources; items marked "not verified" could not be confirmed from a primary source and are intentionally left blank. Husbandry guidance is general—confirm with an exotic-animal veterinarian.