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Zebra Empowerment
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Jens “Tehuti” Søeborg
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Zebra Empowerment
I have been visiting the Knuthenborg Park & Safari many times, and I am very intrigued by
the beautiful zebras, that I have taken photos of there. That imspired me to make this
empowerment - to be put among the many other exiting empowerments in these series.

All the photos are my own from Knuthenborg Park & Safari by Maribo on the island of
Lolland in Denmark.

The Zebra
Zebras are African equids best known for their distinctive white and black stripes. Their
stripes come in different patterns unique to each individual. They are generally social
animals and can be seen in small harems to large herds. Zebras are generally 2.3 m (8ft)
long, stand 1.25-1.5 m (4-5ft) at the shoulder, and weigh around 300kg (660 lbs),
although some can grow to more than 410 kg (900 lbs). In addition to their stripes, zebras
have erect, mohawk-like manes. Unlike their closest relatives, horses and donkeys, zebras
have not been truly domesticated.

There are three main species of zebra: the Plains Zebra, Grevy's Zebra and the Mountain
Zebra. The Plains zebra and the Mountain Zebra belong to the subgenus Hippotigris, but
the Grevy's zebra is the sole species of subgenus Dolichohippus. The latter resembles an
donkey while the former two are more horse-like. Nevertheless, DNA and molecular data
show that zebras do indeed have monophyletic origins. All three belong to the genus
Equus along with other equids. In certain regions of Kenya, Plains zebras and Grevy's
zebras coexist.
The unique stripes and behaviors of zebras make these among the most familiar animals
to people. They can be found in a variety of habitats, such as grasslands, savannas,
woodlands, thorny scrublands, mountains and coastal hills. However, various anthro-
pogenic factors have severely impacted zebra populations, in particular hunting for skins
and habitat destruction. The Grevy's zebra and the Mountain zebra are endangered. While
the Plains zebras are much more plentiful, one subspecies, the quagga, went extinct in the
late nineteenth century.

The name "zebra" comes from the Old Portuguese word zevra which means "wild
donkey".

Taxonomy and evolution

Zebras were the second species to diverge from the
earliest proto-horses, after the donkeyes, around 4
million years ago. The Grevy's zebra is believed to have
been the first zebra species to emerge. Fossils of an
ancient equid were discovered in the Hagerman Fossil
Beds National Monument in Hagerman, Idaho. It was
named the Hagerman horse with a scientific name of
Equus simplicidens. It is believed to have been similar to
the Grevy's zebra. The animals had stocky zebra-like
bodies and short, narrow, donkey-like skulls. The Grevy's
zebra also has a donkey-like skull. The Hagerman horse
is also called the American zebra or Hagerman zebra.

Species
There are three extant species, as well as several subspecies. Zebra populations vary a
great deal, and the relationships between and the taxonomic status of several of the
subspecies are well known.

The Plains Zebra (Equus quagga, formerly Equus burchelli) is the most common, and has
or had about twelve subspecies distributed across much of southern and eastern Africa. It,
or particular subspecies of it, have also been known as the Common Zebra, the Dauw,
Burchell's Zebra (actually the subspecies Equus quagga burchelli), Chapman's Zebra,
Wahlberg's Zebra, Selous' Zebra, Grant's Zebra, Boehm's Zebra and the Quagga (another
extinct subspecies, Equus quagga quagga).

The Mountain Zebra (Equus zebra) of southwest Africa tends to have a sleek coat with a
white belly and narrower stripes than the Plains Zebra. It has two subspecies and is
classified as endangered.

Grevy's Zebra (Equus grevyi) is the largest type, with a long, narrow head making it
appear rather mule-like. It is an inhabitant of the semi-arid grasslands of Ethiopia and
northern Kenya. The Grevy's Zebra is one of the rarest species of zebra around today, and
is classified as endangered.
Although zebra species may have overlapping ranges, they do not interbreed. This held
true even when the Quagga and Burchell's race of Plains Zebra shared the same area. In
captivity, Plains Zebras have been crossed with Mountain zebras. The hybrid foals lacked
a dewlap and resembled the Plains Zebra apart from their larger ears and their
hindquarters pattern. Attempts to breed a Grevy's zebra stallion to Mountain Zebra mares
resulted in a high rate of miscarriage.

Species classification
Genus: Equus
Subgenus: Hippotigris
• Plains Zebra, Equus quagga
• Quagga, Equus quagga quagga (extinct)
• Burchell's Zebra, Equus quagga burchellii (includes Damara Zebra)
• Grant's Zebra, Equus quagga boehmi
• Selous' zebra, Equus quagga borensis
• Chapman's Zebra, Equus quagga chapmani
• Crawshay's Zebra, Equus quagga crawshayi
• Mountain Zebra, Equus zebra
• Cape Mountain Zebra, Equus zebra zebra
• Hartmann's Mountain Zebra, Equus zebra hartmannae
Subgenus: Dolichohippus
• Grevy's Zebra, Equus grevyi
Physical attributes
Zebras are black or dark animals with white stripes and their bellies have a large white
blotch for camouflage purposes. Some zebras have brown "shadow stripes" in between
the white and black coloring. Zebras are described as black with white stripes rather than
the reverse for the following three reasons:
1. White equids would not survive well in the African plains or forests.
2. The quagga, an extinct Plains zebra subspecies, had the zebra striping pattern in the
front of the animal, but had a dark rump.
3. When the region between the pigmented bands becomes too wide, secondary
stripes emerge, as if suppression was weakening.
The fact that some zebras have pure white bellies and legs is not very strong evidence for
a white background, since many animals of different colors have white or light colored
bellies and legs.

The stripes are typically vertical on the head, neck, forequarters, and main body, with
horizontal stripes at the rear and on the legs of the animal. The "zebra crossing" is named
after the zebra's black and white stripes.

Some zoologists believe that the stripes act as a camouflage mechanism. This is accom-
plished in several ways. First, the vertical striping helps the zebra hide in grass. While
seeming absurd at first glance considering that grass is neither white nor black, it is
supposed to be effective against the zebra's main predator, the lion, which is color blind.
Theoretically a zebra standing still in tall grass may not be noticed at all by a lion.
Additionally, since zebras are herd animals, the stripes may help to confuse predators - a
number of zebras standing or moving close together may appear as one large animal,
making it more difficult for the lion to pick out any single zebra to attack.
A herd of zebras scattering to avoid a predator will also represent to that predator a
confused mass of vertical stripes travelling in multiple directions making it difficult for the
predator to track an individual visually as it separates from its herdmates, although
biologists have never observed lions appearing confused by zebra stripes.

Stripes are also believed to play a role in sexual attractions, with slight variations of the
pattern allowing the animals to distinguish between individuals.

A more recent theory, supported by experiment, posits that the disruptive colouration is
also an effective means of confusing the visual system of the blood-sucking tsetse fly.[5]
Alternative theories include that the stripes coincide with fat patterning beneath the skin,
serving as a thermoregulatory mechanism for the zebra, and that wounds sustained
disrupt the striping pattern to clearly indicate the fitness of the animal to potential mates.

Like horses, zebras walk, trot, canter and gallop. They are generally slower than horses
but their great stamina helps them outpace predators. When chased, a zebra will zig-zag
from side to side making it more difficult for the predator. When cornered the zebra will
rear up and kick or bite its attacker.
Senses
Zebras have excellent eyesight. It is believed that they can see in colour. Like most
ungulates the zebra has its eyes on the sides of its head, giving it a wide field of view.
Zebras also have night vision, although not as advanced as that of most of their predators,
but their hearing compensates.

Zebras have great hearing, and tend to have larger, rounder ears than horses. Like horses
and other ungulates, zebra can turn their ears in almost any direction. In addition to
eyesight and hearing, zebras have an acute sense of smell and taste.

Ecology and behaviour

Like most members of the horse family, zebras are highly sociable. Their social structure,
however, depends on the species. Mountain zebras and Plains zebras live in groups,
known as 'harems', consisting of one stallion with up to six mares and their foals. Bachelor
males either live alone or with groups of other bachelors until they are old enough to
challenge a breeding stallion. When attacked by packs of hyenas or wild dogs, a zebra
group will huddle together with the foals in the middle while the stallion tries to ward
them off.

Unlike the other zebra species, Grevy's zebras do not have permanent social bonds. A
group of these zebras rarely stays together for more than a few months. The foals stay
with their mother, while the adult male lives alone. However like the other two zebra
species, bachelor male zebras will organize in groups.

Like horses, zebras sleep standing up and only sleep when neighbors are around to warn
them of predators.
Communication
Zebras communicate with each other with high pitched barks and whinnying. Grevy's
zebras make mule-like brays. A zebra’s ears signify its mood. When a zebra is in a calm,
tense or friendly mood, its ears stand erect. When it is frightened, its ears are pushed
forward. When angry, the ears are pulled backward. When surveying an area for
predators, zebras will stand in an alert posture; with ears erect, head held high, and
staring. When tense they will also snort. When a predator is spotted or sensed, a zebra
will bark loudly.

Food and foraging

Zebras are very adaptable grazers. They feed mainly on
grasses but will also eat shrubs, herbs, twigs, leaves and
bark. Their well adapted digestive system allows them
to subsist on diets of lower nutritional quality than that
necessary for herbivores.

Reproduction
Like most animal species, female zebras mature earlier
than the males and a mare may have her first foal by the
age of three. Males are not able to breed until the age of
five or six. Mares may give birth to one foal every
twelve months. She nurses the foal for up to a year. Like
horses, zebras are able to stand, walk and suckle shortly
after they're born. A zebra foal is brown and white
instead of black and white at birth.

Plains and Mountain zebra foals are protected by their mother as well as the head stallion
and the other mares in their group. Grevy’s zebra foals have only their mother as a regular
protector since, as noted above, Grevy's zebra groups often disband after a few months.

Zebra Totem
Zebras live in small family groups consisting of a stallion and several mares with their
foals. They are mixing with antelope herds which offer the Antelopes protection from
predators because of the zebras alertness. Those with this medicine often take on the role
of a kind hearted protector of friends and family. They are excellent therapists and serve
others with genuine compassion.

For those with this totem is to maintain ones individuality while harmoniously
interacting socially and personally is one of the messages it carries. Compromise in
personal relationships can be challenging. Zebras enjoy challenge because they know that
all challenges are opportunities for growth.

Questioning reality as well as illusion is common for zebra medicine people. An over
analyzing intellect can be a problem for some with this totem. For others the imagination
needs to be awakened.
The zebras striped patterns of black on white or white on black suggests that what you
see is not always what you get. Occult knowledge both seen and unseen, dimensional
shifts, new journeys and worldly endeavors are all part of its medicine.

Zebras are master magicians using the energy of light and dark to shift realities and
expand a person’s consciousness. They help us look beyond our preconceived ideas as
they guide us into the mystery and magic of the unseen. Seeking balance in all that they do
the zebra is surefooteded as it stands with confidence in the middle of opposing forces
and teaches those with this totem, similar skills.

When the zebra appears it indicates a time of change in one or more areas of our life.
Hidden knowledge is about to be revealed. It asks us to stand strong, develop trust and
flow with the rhythm of a new creation.

In Africa, it was customary for each tribe to adopt a totem in the form of an animal or tree.
The tribe would then protect such a totem animal and its associated animals. The Dube
tribe, for instance, had the zebra as totem. Not only did they protect zebra herds, but also
wildebeest, which were known to co-exist with zebra, as well as the lion, the zebra’s
natural enemy, because the lion would weed out the weaker of the species.

Meaning of the Zebra Totem

Agility

Balance

Certainty

Enjoyment of challenges

Hidden knowledge

Individuality amidst a crowd

Non-judgmental behaviour

Protector

Seeing things in stark contrast

Trusting your path

Uses energy of light and dark to
shift realities

Blending into a crowd without losing your individuality is the power of Zebra. This ability
protects it from danger, along with its agility and speed. Study the behaviour of Zebra and
its ability to survive and flourish in a harsh land. Examine your relationships to the
various groups in your life. Do not confront your group, rather use your mental ability to
work around problems and obstacles.

Zebra can teach you how.