Physical Characteristic

• The Burchell's zebra is built like a stocky pony.
• Its coat pattern can vary greatly in number and width of stripes.
• The stripes are a form of disruptive coloration which breaks up the outline of the body. At dawn or in the evening, when their predators are most active, zebras look indistinct and may confuse predators by distorting distance.
• Their shiny coats dissipate over 70% of incoming heat.
triped.