Reproduction Mating occurs during the rains in July August and October November. Gestation is approximately 390 days. Mares usually only have one foal at a time. Newborns are brown and black in color, with the adult stripe pattern developing after four months of age. Offspring may be independent after two months but remains with its mother for up to three years.
Sexual maturity is between three and six years of age.
In captivity they may live up to 25 years. Diet Tough, fibrous grasses are their main diet. Will also consume bark, leaves and roots. Zoo Diet Alfalfa and grass hay, alfalfa cubes, mixed pellets, mineral salt blocks. Predators Lions, and man poaching for hides.