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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 \2\ 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 flight; and as they afford 
