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The stripes on Grevy''s zebras are more numerous and narrow than those of the plains zebra and do not extend to the belly. In all zebra species, the stripes on the forequarters form a triangular pattern; Grevy''s have a similar pattern on the hindquarters, while others have a slanted or horizontal pattern. Burchell''s zebras inhabit savannas, from treeless grasslands to open woodlands; dive suit they sometimes occur in tens of thousands in migratory herds on the serengeti plains. grevy''s zebras are now mainly restricted to parts of northern kenya. although they are adapted to semi-arid conditions and require less water than other zebra species, these zebras compete with domestic livestock for water and have suffered heavy poaching for their meat and skins. family groups are stable members maintaining strong bonds over many years. mutual grooming, where zebras stand together and nibble the hair on each other''s neck and back, helps develop and preserve these bonds. the larger baringo or rothschild''s giraffe (g.c. rothschildi) of western kenya and eastern uganda has chestnut patches separated by broader white lines but no spotting below the knees. this species can have up to five horns instead of the usual two suit or three. the masai giraffe (g.c. tippelskirchi) deep sea dive suit of tanzania and southern suit kenya has irregular star-shaped brown or tan spots. dive giraffes are found in arid and dry-savanna zones south of the sahara, wherever trees occur. although suit a relatively quiet animal, the giraffe is not mute. giraffes dive bellow, grunt, bray in distress, moan and emit short flutelike notes. they have acute senses of hearing and sight, often alerting other animals to nearby predators. giraffes suit use a home range but are not territorial. the males are hierarchical and sometimes spar by standing side by side and lowering and swing their heads at one another. the blows can be so strong that their necks entwine. the lion is a magnificent animal that appears as a symbol of power, courage and nobility on family crests, coats of arms and national flags in many civilizations. lions at one time were found from greece through the middle east to northern india, but today only a very small population remains in india. in the past lions lived in most parts of africa, but are now confined to the sub-saharan region. most cat species live a fundamentally solitary existence, but the lion is an exception. it has developed a social system based on teamwork and a division of labor within the pride, and an extended but closed family unit centered on a group of related females. the average pride consists dive of about 15 individuals, including five to 10 females with their young and two or three territorial males that suit are usually brothers or pride mates of the lion king.
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