Range Ethiopia, Somalia and northern Kenya. This species is listed as threatened and trade of this species is prohibited by international law. Primary cause of population decline is hunting. Lincoln Park Zoo participates in the Grevy's Zebra Species Survival Plan. Habitat Sub-desert, plains and arid, bushy grassland.
Primary predator is the African lion.
Herds are not fixed, but rather temporary associations of one or both sexes. Most adult males live alone in large territories marked by dung. Lactating females stay near water in groups varying in cohesiveness and stability. Young are usually produced every 2 years. Females leave mother after 2 years, males after 4 years.