The Quagga (Equus quagga quagga) was a subspecies of the zebra and is now extinct. They were recognized by their brown and white stripes that were mainly seen on the front of their bodies. They were native to South Africa until it became extinct in the late 1800s. They were believed to gather in herds of 30 to 50 individuals. They became extinct due European settlers killing them. They were grazers and fed on grasses, leaves, shrubs, and fruits. Scientists have bred an animal that looks similar to them through the help of DNA and selective breeding.
Quaggas have a shoulder height between 44”–48” (112-122 cm), overall standing height of 53.1”-57” (135-145 cm), and body length of 65”-70.9” (165-180 cm). The weight of a Quagga is between 551-661 lb (250-300 kg). Quaggas have a typical lifespan of 20-40 years.
The Quagga (Equus quagga quagga) was a subspecies of the zebra and is now extinct. They were recognized by their brown and white stripes that were mainly seen on the front of their bodies. They were native to South Africa until it became extinct in the late 1800s. They were believed to gather in herds of 30 to 50 individuals. They became extinct due European settlers killing them. They were grazers and fed on grasses, leaves, shrubs, and fruits. Scientists have bred an animal that looks similar to them through the help of DNA and selective breeding.
Quaggas have a shoulder height between 44”–48” (112-122 cm), overall standing height of 53.1”-57” (135-145 cm), and body length of 65”-70.9” (165-180 cm). The weight of a Quagga is between 551-661 lb (250-300 kg). Quaggas have a typical lifespan of 20-40 years.
