35 mm slide; color. Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Animalia; Phylum: Chordata; Class: Mammalia; Order: Perissodactyla; Family: Equidae; Genus: Equus; Genus species: Equus burchelli. Animal characteristics: Head-Body Length: 1.9-2.4 m; Weight: 235 kg; Identification: The plains zebra has a white to yellowish coat with light to dark brown or black stripes. There is a great variation in stripe patterns among individuals and species. Zebras have a small erect mane that never falls to the side; Habitat: Grassy plains, lightly wooded savannas, hills; Diet: Herbivore: grass, leaves, bark, sedges; Reproduction: A single foal is born after a gestation period of one year. Seven to ten days after giving birth, females come into heat and will breed again. Foals are weaned when they are one year old; Social Structure: Family groups are led by an adult male (6-18 years old) with six mares and their young. Membership in these groups is permanent. Families may gather to form larger herds; Behavior: The mood of the zebra is often indicated by the position of the ears, mouth, and tail; Status: No special status; Interesting Facts: From the moment after birth, foals begin to memorize their mother's stripe pattern for easy recognition.