Etosha National park is the home of 2 types of zebras. They can be seen in large herds, espcially near waterholes. Here are videos and photos of the mesmerizing stripes of those mammals.
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Some facts...
- Etosha is home to the common zebra and the Hartmann’s mountain zebra (with stripes on its legs and white belly)
- It is estimated that under 1000 mountain zebras live in Etosha
- However you are sure to see plain zebras
- Zebras can run up to 65km/h and zigzag to evade predators
- When in herds the zebras' stripes merge into a big mass making it hard for predators to single out individuals
Spotting zebras in Etosha National Park
- Zebras move around in big herds often mix with some kudus, Oryx and other mamals. The Mountain Zebra moves around in smaller herds.
- They are mostly spotted at waterholes
Videos of zebras in Etosha
Zebras crossing the road but not on a zebra crossing... haha
Zebras aligning for a drink
First sighting...at sunset
We first spotted zebras in Etosha at sunset as we were driving to our camp at Okaukuejo. I find them particularly beautiful when the sun hits their coat.
Crossing the road
We mostly saw zebras at waterholes in Etosha National Park but it was funny to see them crossing the road one behind the other. You must not be in a hurry!
Herds at waterholes
We mostly spotted huge herds aligning at waterholes to drink. You could really feel the tactics that they are protected by numbers.
Sometimes they really align perfectly. I was feeling quite dizzy with all those stripes.
With the size of the herds, there are sometimes conflicts. But it seems that the other do not want to get involve...
And some reflections
And two finish 2 photos i really like with reflections. Just for the pleasure...
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