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Abnormally striped plains zebras

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  1. Tim May

    Tim May Well-Known Member 15+ year member Premium Member

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    Tim May, 22 Jan 2021
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    I found the 2011 photo from Etosha interesting- I saw an identical zebra- a well known individual at that time - when I visited there in the early 1980's, so the gene for that variation has been present some time I think.
     
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    “But in some cases, these African equines sport unusual color patterns, such as large, black splotches or golden coats with light-coloured stripes.”

    Sounds like a chronic case of Quaggarism. :p
     
    Zoofan15, 3 Feb 2021
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    I believe one of the Eastern European zoos had/has Zebras that have golden/brown stripes?. @Kifaru Bwana
     
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    You meant Borana or maneless zebra. These have been recognised as a distinct subspecies of plains zebra.
     
    Kifaru Bwana, 3 Feb 2021
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