THE STORY OF THE ZEBRA. 



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are longer, the head relatively larger, and the hoofs narrower than in the 

 horse. 



The true or mountain zebra is the typical representative of the striped 

 group, and is essentially an inhabitant of hilly districts. It is the smallest 

 of the three species, standing from 4 feet to 4 feet 2 inches (12 to 12^ hands) 

 at the withers, and has relatively long ears and a comparatively short mane, 

 with the tail but scantily haired. The general ground-color of the hair 



EAST AFRICAN ZEBRA. 



(Showing how it is hunted.) 



is white, while the stripes are black, and the lower part of the face is light 

 brown. With the exception of the under parts of the body and the inner 

 sides of the thighs, the whole of the head, body and limbs, as well as the 

 upper part of the tail, are striped. 



All who have seen zebras in their native haunts speak of the beautiful 

 appearance presented by a drove as they stand for a moment to gaze at the 

 hunter, and then wheel round to seek safety in fiisfht* and as they afford 



