Feeding habits of the Cape mountain zebra Equus zebra zebra Linn. 1758.

Abstract

Zebras were highly selective, utilising only 7 of 17 available grass species at feeding sites and 26% of plants available. They fed at 40-80 mm above the ground except when eating seed heads of certain grass species. Protein levels of grasses eaten were >4%. Seasonal movements were associated with mean food quality - there were thus summer grazing and winter grazing areas. Mean crude protein in the faeces fluctuated seasonally. -from Author