Dust baths are taken frequently - generally once or twice daily. A distinct hierarchy is maintained within a breeding band, with the dominant adult stallion responsible for defending the herd. Breeding groups use a home range which varies from 3.1-20 square kilometers in area. These home ranges overlap among groups, with no evidence of territoriality. Adult stallions may become aggressive if two bands meet, although these may also join temporarily into a larger group, rarely exceeding 30 animals in size.
Vocalizations consist of a high-pitched alarm call, and a squeal indicating submission. .
Small herds led by an adult male and 1-6 females and their young, other males in bachelor herds. Grasses, bark, leaves. Status The mountain zebra as a species is classified as endangered, with both E. z. hartmannae and E. z. zebra falling under this same classification. . Habitat Deserts and semideserts of southwestern Africa. Grzimek's Encyclopedia of Mammals .