Zorse
Zorse Facts
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Perissodactyla
Family: Equidae
Genus: Equus
Scientific Name: Equus zebra x Equus caballus
Common Name: Zorse
Group: Mammal
Number Of Species: 1
Location: Africa, Zoos
Habitat: Open grasslands and woodland
Colour: Tan, Brown, Black, Red, White, Grey
Skin Type: Fur
Size (H): 130cm - 163cm (51in - 64in)
Weight: 227kg - 450kg (500lbs - 992lbs)
Top Speed: 64kph (40mph)
Diet: Herbivore
Prey: Grasses, Herbs, Fruits
Predators: Lions, Leopards, Wolves
Lifestyle: Diurnal
Group Behaviour: Herd
Life Span: 15 - 30 years
Age Of Sexual Maturity: 1 - 2 years
Gestation Period: 11 months
Average Litter Size: 0
Name Of Young: Foal
Age Of Weaning: 5 - 6 months
Conservation Status: Not Listed
Estimated Population Size: Not known
Biggest Threat: Habitat loss and commercial breeding
Most Distinctive Feature: Unique dark stripes are boldest on legs
Fun Fact: The offspring of a Zebra and Horse parents!