Zebra (Mountain Zebra)

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Mountain Zebra

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Author: Krimmsun

Keywords: Real Animals, equine

Originally Released Mar 26th 04 at Zoo Admin
Current krimmsun_mountainzebra.ztd dated 18 March 2004

File Size: 1.1 MB

Compatibility: All Game Versions

Description: The Mountain Zebra "Equus zebra hartmannae" are found in the deserts and semi-deserts of southwestern Africa in the two mountainous regions. These animals are excellent rock climbers and are much more sure-footed on steep or rugged surfaces than their plains relatives. The mountain zebra is diurnal, with feeding consuming more than half of the day. Their diet consists of grass, bark, leaves, buds and fruits of trees. The mountain zebra prefer small herds led by an adult male and 1-6 females and their young, other males in bachelor herds. These animals will provide interest to any zoo.

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Additional info:

krimmsun_mountainzebra.ztd                                     uca: 324E7026 dated 28 March 2002

Results From Configuration Checking:

animals/324e7026.uca date: Thu Mar 28 13:03:38 2002
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Animal Type: 324E7026

Mountain Zebra

Created by Krimmsun.                                                         
                                           The Mountain Zebra "Equus zebra
hartmannae" are found in the deserts and semideserts of southwestern Africa in
the two mountainous regions. These animals are excellent rock climbers and are
much more sure-footed on steep or rugged surfaces than their plains relatives.
The mountain zebra is diurnal, with feeding consuming more than half of the
day. Their diet consists of grass, bark, leaves, buds and fruits of trees. The
mountain zebra prefer small herds led by an adult male and 1-6 females and
their young, other males in bachelor herds. Mountain zebra begin breeding at 2
years of age, usually in the spring. Eleven to 12 months after mating, one
offspring is born and is up on its feet within the hour. They enjoy rolling in
the mud, then let it dry, then shake it off, shedding loose hair and dry skin
along with the mud. The mountain zebra as a species is classified as
endangered.                                                                   
                                                                             
   Mountain Zebra prefrences..  sand, dirt, grass, brownstone, fresh water,
lots of elevation, rocks and the Desert rock. The Khejri Tree, Thorn Acacia
Tree, Tall grass, Quiver Tree, prickly pear cactus, and the Thorn Bush are the
preferred foliage.

Animal Characteristics:

Habitat: Desert; Location: Africa
Minimum happiness needed for chance of breeding: 85.
Preferred shelter: Large Lean-to.
Animal can jump.
Animal can climb cliffs.

Exhibit Preferences:

Foliage:
Acacia Caffra Tree, Thorn Acacia Tree, Palm Tree, Eucalyptus Tree
Hard Quandong Tree, Joshua Tree, Red Gum Tree, Quiver Tree
Prickly Pear Cactus, Saguaro Cactus, Thorn Bush, Yellow Fever Tree
Baobab Tree, Umbrella Thorn Tree, Tall Grass, Grass Tree, Broadleaf Bush
Khejri Tree, Monkey Puzzle Tree (DD), Sigillaria Tree (DD), Sand Bush (NA)
Doum Palm Tree (NA), Senegal Date Palm (ES), Yucca Tree (ES)
Agave Cactus (ES)

Rocks:
Large Rock, Small Rock - Medium, Small Rock - Small, Desert Rock - Formation
Medium Desert Rock (DD), Medium Savannah Rock (DD), Termite Mound (ES)
Small Desert Rock (ES), Large Desert Rock (NA)

Exhibit Construction:

Number of animals allowed per exhibit: 2-11 with 15 squares for each adult.

Exhibit size (for 2 adults): 30 grid squares

Terrain (for exhibit with 30 grid squares):
23 Sand, 1 Grass, 3 Dirt, 2 Brown Stone, 1 Fresh Water

Foliage (for exhibit with 30 grid squares):
2 grid squares should contain foliage.
Foliage that would give the most happiness: Thorn Bush
Since this is a small plant, greatest happiness will occur
if each of the 2 grid squares contains 4 of this plant.

Rocks (for exhibit with 30 grid squares):
7 Small Rock - Small, which is its most liked rock.

Elevation: Of the 30 squares, 4 nonadjacent squares should be elevated.