Extinct quagga had a short dark mane
Equus quagga quagg a photo © Frederick York
In the mane of the plains zebra, the pale stripes are wider than the dark stripes. The extinct quagga was the only subspecies of this widespread species which had a dark overall appearance; consistent with this dark colouration was its anomalously short mane.
Robin and the Honey Badger, 15 March 2016
Photographs
Equus quagga pale appearance
Equus quagga pale appearance
