"and not endangered, though some populations such as in Tanzania have declined sharply. A dispute exists among biologists as to how to properly classify the various species of zebras. The plains zebra and mountain zebra are thought to belong to the subgenus ""Hippotigris"" and that Grévy's zebra is the sole species of subgenus ""Dolichohippus"". This is on account of Grévy's zebra resembling an ass (subgenus ""Asinus""), while the plains zebra and mountain zebra are more horse-like. All three animals belong to the genus ""Equus"" along with other living equids. However, recent phylogenetic evidence finds that plains zebras are more closely"
"Grévy's zebra The Grévy's zebra (""Equus grevyi""), also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest living wild equid and the largest and most threatened of the three species of zebra, the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Named after Jules Grévy, it is the sole extant member of the subgenus ""Dolichohippus"". Grévy's zebra is found in Kenya and Ethiopia. Compared with other zebras, it is tall, has large ears, and its stripes are narrower. The Grévy's zebra lives in semi-arid grasslands where it feeds on grasses, legumes, and browse; it can survive up to five"
"ass, to which zebras are closely related, while the former two look more horse-like. All three belong to the genus ""Equus"", along with other living equids. The unique stripes of zebras make them one of the animals most familiar to people. They occur in a variety of habitats, such as grasslands, savannas, woodlands, thorny scrublands, mountains, and coastal hills. However, various anthropogenic factors have had a severe impact on zebra populations, in particular hunting for skins and habitat destruction. Grévy's zebra and the mountain zebra are endangered. While plains zebras are much more plentiful, one subspecies, the quagga, became extinct"
"sister taxon with the plains zebra. In areas where Grévy's zebras are sympatric with plains zebras, the two may gather in same herds and fertile hybrids do occur. The Grévy's zebra is the largest of all wild equines. It is from head to tail with a tail, and stands high at the withers. These zebras weigh . Grévy's zebra differs from the other two zebras in its more primitive characteristics. It is particularly mule-like in appearance; the head is large, long, and narrow with elongated nostril openings; the ears are very large, rounded, and conical and the neck is short"
"Zebra Zebras ( , ) are several species of African equids (horse family) united by their distinctive black and white striped coats. Their stripes come in different patterns, unique to each individual. They are generally social animals that live in small harems to large herds. Unlike their closest relatives, horses and donkeys, zebras have never been truly domesticated. There are three species of zebras: the plains zebra, the mountain zebra and the Grévy's zebra. The plains zebra and the mountain zebra belong to the subgenus ""Hippotigris"", but Grévy's zebra is the sole species of subgenus ""Dolichohippus"". The latter resembles an"
"and westslope cutthroat trout in the remote canyons of the Elk River. The southeastern part of the range, near the Continental Divide, features a chain of lakes that provide homes to nesting trumpeter swans and bald eagles. Grizzly bears have recently been confirmed to be living in the Gravellies. Gravelly Range The Gravelly Range, highest peak Black Butte, el. , is a mountain range southwest of Cameron, Montana in Madison County, Montana. About 310,000 acres total are roadless, separated by roads into nine units, the largest of which is 66,000 acres in size. Nearly all the range is part of"
"It is an inhabitant of the semi-arid grasslands of Ethiopia and northern Kenya. Grévy's zebra is the rarest species, and is classified as endangered. Although zebra species may have overlapping ranges, they do not interbreed. In captivity, plains zebras have been crossed with mountain zebras. The hybrid foals lacked a dewlap and resembled the plains zebra apart from their larger ears and their hindquarters pattern. Attempts to breed a Grévy's zebra stallion to mountain zebra mares resulted in a high rate of miscarriage. In captivity, crosses between zebras and other (non-zebra) equines have produced several distinct hybrids, including the zebroid,"
"the coniferous forests of Montana and Idaho, the wetlands and prairie where the Rockies meet the plains, a different mix of conifers on the Yellowstone Plateau in Wyoming and in the high Rockies of Colorado and New Mexico, and finally the alpine tundra of the highest elevations. These habitats are home to a great deal of wildlife from herbivores, such as elk, moose, mule deer, mountain goat and bighorn sheep, to predators like cougar, Canada lynx, bobcat, black bear, grizzly bear, gray wolf, coyote, fox, and wolverine, along with a great variety of small mammals, fish, reptiles and amphibians, numerous"
"as ""rare"". The indigenous top predator is the mountain lion; its cousin, the smaller bobcat, is also present. The more omnivorous American black bear is present, along with a variety of prey species including bighorn sheep, mule deer, and pronghorn. Eight native species of animal are state-level designated as ""rare"". Two lagomorphs are present, the eastern cottontail (""Sylvilagus floridanus""), and the black-tailed jackrabbit (""Lepus californicus""). Other mammals include the dog-like coyote, as well as the much smaller prairie dog and a species of badger. Nine snake species are found in this arid environment, the plains hog-nosed snake, western coachwhip, bullsnake,"
"the two are in fact one, and that, therefore, the older of the two names should take precedence over the younger. They then say that the correct name for the southernmost subspecies must be ""burchellii"", not ""antiquorum"". The subspecies ""Equus quagga burchellii"" still exists in KwaZulu-Natal and Etosha. A 2018 DNA study found no evidence for a subspecies structure, but instead observed a north-south genetic continuum, with plains zebra in Uganda (the most northern population) the most distinct. The plains zebra is mid-sized, smaller on average than Grevy's zebra, but larger than the mountain zebra, thick bodied with relatively short"
"plains of Africa. The largest exhibit, “The Grasslands”, is a rolling grassland, dotted with trees, and includes a watering hole. The mixed-species exhibit houses a breeding herd of Giraffes, including a male named Riley, and two females named Pogo and Kipenzi. A breeding herd of Hartmann's Mountain Zebra, male Ziggy, females Zoey and Ziva, and Ziggy and Zoey’s daughter, Poppy. A brother pair of Ostriches that go by the names of Yellow and Blue. It also features two Egyptian Geese and a flock of Guinea Fowl. Guests can get a great view of the savanna from “Twiga Terrace”. Not only"
"and a springbok. The savanna had two viewing points. One of them looked out onto the savanna, but it did not view the entire savanna. The other viewing point was from on top of an elevated walkway. The walkway was not wheelchair accessible. This viewing point gave you a bird’s eye view of the savanna. There were many hiding spots for the animals, so guests were not able to see the all the animals when they went. At the top of the hill was the zebra exhibit. This exhibit featured two Grevy’s zebra: Taji and Monty. A gully provided as"
"of lizards, as well as the Panamint rattlesnake and glossy snake. Trees found in the range include Single-leaf pinyon pine (""Pinus monophylla""), Arizona cypress (""Cupressus arizonica""), White fir (""Abies concolor""), Douglas fir (""Pseudotsuga menziesii""), and Utah juniper (""Juniperus osteosperma""), and Rocky Mountain juniper (""Juniperus scopulorum""). The range has one endemic species of stick insect, ""Timema nevadense"". Virgin Mountains The Virgin Mountains are a mountain range of the northeastern Mojave Desert, located in Clark County, southeastern Nevada and Mohave County, northwestern Arizona. Virgin Peak, at in elevation, is the highest point in the range. The range is northeast of Lake Mead,"
"Grivet The grivet (""Chlorocebus aethiops""), also known as African green monkey and savannah monkey is an Old World monkey with long white tufts of hair along the sides of the face. Some authorities consider this and all of the members of the genus ""Chlorocebus"" to be a single species, ""Cercopithecus aethiops"". As here defined, the grivet is restricted to Ethiopia, Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea. In the southern part of its range, it comes into contact with the closely related vervet monkey (""C. pygerythrus"") and Bale Mountains vervet (""C. djamdjamensis""). Hybridization between them is possible, and may present a threat to"
"fields of mule ears to conifer forests including whitebark pine at the highest elevations. Along the creeks grow black cottonwood, alder and aspen. The three bracted onion (""Allium tribracteatum"") is a native perennial bulb endemic to California. The California Native Plant Society lists the three bracted onion as "" rare, threatened, or endangered ... "" and there are only 10 counties with either specimens obtained or a verified observation made. Near the North Forth American River is Whitney's milk vetch (""Astragalus whitneyi"" var. ""lenophyllus""). Typical of the high Sierra Nevada Mountains, the wildlife include mountain lion, black bear, and mule"
"the summer. They hibernate from November through April, frequently awakening to eat. Alpine chipmunk The alpine chipmunk (""Neotamias alpinus"") is a species of chipmunk native to the high elevations of the Sierra Nevada of California. Alpine chipmunks share the typical pattern of genus ""Neotamias"", being gray-brown overall and featuring three white stripes on the cheeks and four down the back. The flanks are muted orange. Overall the pattern is much paler compared to most species. They weigh 27-45 grams. Alpine chipmunks only live in high Sierra Nevada, from Yosemite National Park in the north, to Olancha Peak in the south."
"of the plateau except in the north which has an abrupt escarpment. Three seasonal springs flow from the slope of the plateau; Yellowjacket, McIvers and Willow Springs. Other springs flow from the canyon folds. This wilderness encompasses the eroded hills, canyons and alluvial fans-bajadas of the Scodie Mountains Unit within the Sequoia National Forest—the southern extremity of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. A unique mixing of several different species of plants and animals occurs within the transition zone between the Mojave Desert and Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Kiavah Wilderness is one of only two protected areas that support a significant woodland"
"bear, black-tailed deer, mountain lion, coyote, and bobcat. Bears are common in the wilderness, so use a bear bag or bear canister. Glacial cirques dominate the high country. The highest point is Thompson Peak at 9,001 ft (2,744 m). The wilderness contains approximately of hiking trails, including of the Pacific Crest Trail and of the Bigfoot Trail. The most popular entry points into the wilderness are from the Weaverville area around Trinity Lake or from Junction City. Additional routes are seasonally accessible by car from the north and west. The paved road north from Junction City leads to the Canyon"
"addition to feral horses, the Pryor Mountains Wild Horse Refuge is a good place to see other wildlife and plant species. Among the species found there are Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, black bears, blue grouse, cougars, elk, gray wolves, mule deer, ring-necked pheasant, and sage grouse. The Pryor Mountains are also home to the most diverse bat populations in Montana, with 10 species identified (and potentially other species also present). The range is also home to several animals which BLM or the state of Montana considers sensitive to ecological change, such as Baird's sparrow, long-eared myotis (a species of vesper"
"northern ranges 2–3 °C (4–5 °F) cooler. Higher elevation subalpine slopes are home to Engelmann spruce (""Picea engelmannii""), subalpine fir (""Abies lasiocarpa"") and lodgepole pine (""Pinus contorta"") while lower montane forests consist of lodgepole pine, quaking aspen (""Populus tremuloides""), white spruce (""Picea glauca"") and Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir. Wildlife of the mountains includes bighorn sheep (""Ovis canadensis""), mountain goat (""Oreamnos americanus""), grizzly bear (""Ursus arctos"") and black bear (""Ursus americanus""), black-tailed deer (""Odocoileus hemionus""), coyote (""Canis latrans"") and cougar (""Puma concolor couguar"") with smaller mammals such as the northern flying squirrel. The birds include spotted owl, dusky grouse (""Dendragapus obscurus"") and"
"Mammals of Rocky Mountain National Park There are 67 native species of mammals in Rocky Mountain National Park, a park in Colorado. Species are listed by common name, scientific name, habitat, and abundance. Extirpated species are marked with an EX. Order: Artiodactyla Family: Antilocapridae Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Order: Artiodactyla Family: Cervidae Order: Carnivora Family: Canidae Order: Carnivora Family: Felidae Order: Carnivora Family: Mephitidae Order: Carnivora Family: Mustelidae Order: Carnivora Family: Procyonidae Order: Carnivora Family: Ursidae Order: Chiroptera Family: Vespertilionidae Order: Chiroptera Family: Molossidae Order: Lagomorpha Family: Leporidae Order: Lagomorpha Family: Ochotonidae Order: Rodentia Family: Castoridae Order: Rodentia Family: Cricetidae"
"There are many klipspringer and hyrax in the hills. Aardvarks, warthogs and bat-eared foxes make their homes in domed termite mounds in the shrubland. Common eland, Impala, Grant's gazelle (Bright's sub-species) and gerenuk graze the shrubs, and zebras, Beisa oryx, greater kudu and lesser kudu graze in the grasslands. Shaba is well known for the large lion prides, which rest under thickets of toothbrush trees during the day. At night, predators include the black-backed jackal, striped hyena and spotted hyena The reserve is home to rare species that include the reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich and the endangered Grevy's zebra. Other"
"bird species, and tens of thousands of species of terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates and soil organisms. Permanent human settlement of the Rocky Mountains has caused numerous species to decline in population, including species of trout, birds, and sheep. Gray wolves and grizzly bears were almost completely eliminated from the United States portion of the range, but are returning due to conservation measures. The Rocky Mountains range in latitude between the Liard River in British Columbia (at 59° N) and the Rio Grande in New Mexico (at 35° N), and in height up to the highest peak, Mount Elbert at ,"
"Treeline is just below 12,000 feet. Among the mountain's fauna are the American pika, the mountain goat, elk, mule deer, moose, gray jay, martin, and the yellow-bellied marmot. Mount Massive Mount Massive is the second-highest summit of the Rocky Mountains of North America and the U.S. state of Colorado. The prominent fourteener of the Sawatch Range is located in the Mount Massive Wilderness of San Isabel National Forest, west-southwest (bearing 247°) of the City of Leadville in Lake County, Colorado, United States. Mount Massive edges out the third-highest summit of the Rockies, Mount Harvard, by , but falls short of"
"of some equine species undergo shedding in certain parts of their range and are thick in the winter. Extant wild equines have scattered ranges across Africa and Asia. The plains zebra lives in lush grasslands and savannas of Eastern and Southern Africa, while the mountain zebra inhabits mountainous areas of southwest Africa. The other equine species tend to occupy more arid environments with more scattered vegetation. Grévy's zebra is found in thorny scrubland of East Africa, while the African wild ass inhabits rocky deserts of North Africa. The two Asian wild ass species live in the dry deserts of the"
"4,700 meters (15,400 ft), the mountain gorilla can be found at 4,200 meters (13,200 ft) crossing the Virunga Mountains, and the gelada has been found at elevations of up to in the Ethiopian Highlands. Although most species are generally shy of water, a few are good swimmers and are comfortable in swamps and watery areas, including the proboscis monkey, De Brazza's monkey and Allen's swamp monkey, which has developed small webbing between its fingers. Some primates, such as the rhesus macaque and gray langurs, can exploit human-modified environments and even live in cities. Close interactions between humans and non-human primates"
"spiders and scorpions, most notably the Stripe-tailed scorpion. Mammals more frequently encountered than the Mountain lion include the Valley coyote, Bobcat, Mule deer, Gray fox, Desert cottontail, Virginia opossum, California raccoon, Long-tailed weasel, American badger and the Striped skunk. Other species of mammals include the Ring-tailed cat, Spotted skunk, Botta's pocket gopher, Brush rabbit, Broad-footed mole, California vole, Ornate shrew, and three species of squirrel: the California ground squirrel, Western gray squirrel, and Fox squirrel. Mice and rats include the California pocket mouse, House mouse, Western harvest mouse, Deer Mouse, Agile kangaroo rat, Pack rat, Dusky-footed woodrat, and the Brown-"
"grizzly bears, coyotes, lynxes, and wolverines. For example, North America's largest herds of moose is in the Alberta-British Columbia foothills forests. The status of most species in the Rocky Mountains is unknown, due to incomplete information. European-American settlement of the mountains has adversely impacted native species. Examples of some species that have declined include western toads, greenback cutthroat trout, white sturgeon, white-tailed ptarmigan, trumpeter swan, and bighorn sheep. In the United States portion of the mountain range, apex predators such as grizzly bears and gray wolves had been extirpated from their original ranges, but have partially recovered due to conservation"
"and animals found in a specific zone. Rocky Mountain National Park is home to many species of animals, including nearly 70 mammals and almost 300 species of birds. This diversity is due to the park's varying topography, which creates a variety of habitats. However, some species have been extirpated from the park, including the gray wolf, the wolverine, the grizzly bear, and the American bison. The park is home to some 2,000 to 3,000 elk in summer, and between 800 and 1,000 elk spend the winter within its boundaries. Because of lack of predation, the National Park Service culls around"
"better protect the water supply catchments. Victoria's Mountain Ash trees (Eucalyptus regnans) are among the most spectacular trees in the world being one of the worlds tallest tree species, as well as the tallest flowering plant. The park provides habitat for many native species of fauna. There are over 120 recorded species of native birds, with some notable species being the Pink Robin (Petroica rodinogaster), Yellow-tailed Black-cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus funereus), Australian King Parrot (Alisterus scapularis) and the Grey Goshawk (Accipiter novaehollandiae). The park also contains 3 species of threatened owl – Sooty Owl (Tyto tenebricosa), Powerful Owl (Ninox strenua) and the"
"Mountain dragon The mountain dragon (""Rankinia diemensis"") is an agamid, or dragon lizard, endemic to Australia. It occurs in the uplands of New South Wales and Victoria, as well as in Tasmania, where it is the only native agamid. Mountain dragons are found in dry woodlands and heaths with access to open areas for sunning themselves. They are oviparous and feed on ants and other small invertebrates. They do not climb very high, relying instead on camouflage to evade predators. Their overall colour is grey to reddish brown, with two rows of lighter-coloured paravertebral stripes or blotches running down their"
"in the central parts of the U.S., including the fox squirrel, eastern gray squirrel, Franklin's ground squirrel, southern flying squirrel, and the thirteen-lined ground squirrel. Voles include the prairie vole, woodland vole and the meadow vole. The plains pocket gopher lives throughout the Great Plains. Shrews include the cinereus shrew, southeastern shrew, North American least shrew, and the Elliot's short-tailed shrew. In the Appalachian Mountains and the Eastern United States are many animals that live in forested habitats. They include deer, rabbits, rodents, squirrels, hares, woodpeckers, owls, foxes and bears. The New England region is particularly famous for its crab"
"rare and threatened plant species. Over 200 native plants have been identified on the mountain, 19 of which are rare or local to the area. Rare plant species include Pine Mountain Grevillea (""Grevillea jephcottii""), Fan Grevillea (""Grevillea ramosissima""), Broad-leafed Hopbush (""Dodonaea rhombifoli"") and Phantom Wattle (""Acacia phasmoides""). Other vegetation includes Black Cypress-pines and Kurrajongs which fringe the steep granite outcrops. Animal life is abundant and varied. Black wallabies, eastern grey kangaroos and wombats, possums and gliders are especially numerous. The lyre bird is rarely seen but often heard. Over 180 species of birds have been recorded in the park. From"