Male zebras becomes sexually mature at 5 years and the females around 2.5 years. The young females are abducted from their family group at this time. This mechanism ensures out-breeding in situations where stallions remain attached to the same breeding group for several years. Mating occurs in the spring or summer.
Number of Young
One foal.
Gestation
About 1 year (360-390 days).
Birth
At birth the young foal weighs 2.5 kilograms at birth and stands 82.5 centimetres high. The young recognise their mother by her characteristic stripes and smell.