Plains Zebra - Animal Details

AnimalID	Name
5004	Plains Zebra
LocationName:	Africa
Origin:	Original ZT
PurchaseCost:	$800
RequiresResearch:	No
IsClimber:	No
IsJumper:	Yes


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Description:
The plains zebra is one of three migratory animals that dominate the East African savannah. Large numbers of herd animals travel together in an established pattern following the rains. Once the grass in an area is exhausted, they move on. The zebra will often go before their fellow herbivores, trampling and cropping the taller grasses for those following. In zoos, zebras are supplied with mineral salt blocks and are fed alfalfa and grass hay, alfalfa cubes, and mixed pellets. Because zebras travel in large herds, sometimes containing over 400 individuals, they are most comfortable in close proximity to each other. Due to this preference, zebras in captivity can be comfortable in smaller exhibits since they do not mind moderate crowding with their own kind. They can be found in areas containing tall grasses, interspersed with areas of dirt and sand, and broken by the occasional stands of acacias and the large African baobab tree. Too many trees will make zebras nervous, as they prefer open areas where they can see predators approaching. Zebras require the presence of a dependable water source such as a waterhole, since these animals need to drink fairly often. Zebras are comfortable with their fellow herd animals, such as the Thomson's gazelle, the wildebeest, and even the giraffe. Large predators, such as the lion and the hyena, will cause a zebra herd to flee. On rare occasions, a zebra stallion has been known to try and save a young zebra from these fearsome predators. An angry zebra looks and sounds very similar to a horse. It will buck and rear while making a distinct whistling noise. Because of their social nature, one angry zebra can quickly upset the rest of the herd. A happy zebra will often run and jump around its exhibit, in addition to lying contentedly in the sun. Zebras reproduce well in captivity.
Attractiveness Adult:	Attractiveness Young:	Initial Happiness:	Habitat Preference:
5	15	75	50
Captivity:	Crowd:	CrowdHappiness Change:	ClimbsCliffs:
5	30	-5	No


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To build a good animal exhibit you need to ask a few questions: (click them for the answers)
Which fence is suitable for this animal in terms of strength, if it can be climbed or jumped over?
How big should the exhibit be and what Terrain should be used?
What foliage should be used?
What rocks should be used?
What shelter does the animal need?
What toy does the animal like?
How deep should the exhibit be if using the "Pit Method"?						1 level

FenceName	Purchase Cost	Height	Strength	Life	Cost Effective
Stick Pole Fence	$75	2	225	12	16.0
Stick Pole Window Fence	$75	2	225	12	16.0
Chain-link Fence	$70	2	200	10	14.3
Post and Rail Fence	$90	2	250	12	13.3
Wood Slat Window Fence	$110	2	240	12	10.9
Wooden Slat Fence	$110	2	240	12	10.9
Rock Wall Fence	$150	2	280	14	9.3
Rock Window Fence	$150	2	280	14	9.3
Concrete Chain Fence	$150	2	275	14	9.3
Plexiglas Fence	$150	2	270	13	8.7
Iron Bar Fence	$180	2	290	14	7.8
Concrete Fence	$200	2	300	15	7.5
Reinforced Concrete Fence	$225	3	460	16	7.1
Reinforced Concrete and Glass Fence	$225	3	420	15	6.7
Concrete and Iron Bar Fence	$240	3	440	15	6.3
Electrified Chain-link Fence	$300	3	480	18	6.0
Electrified Iron Bar Fence	$350	3	400	18	5.1


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Animal Density	Min	Number of Animals/Exhibit									Max
15	3										20
Terrain Name	Value	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Savannah grass	95	14	29	43	57	71	86	100	114	128	143
Fresh water	5	1	2	2	3	4	5	5	6	7	8
Rocks	2	1	2	4	5	6	7	8	10	11	12
Foliage	2	0	1	1	1	2	2	2	2	3	3
Elevation	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Exhibit Size	100	15	30	45	60	75	90	105	120	135	150


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ID	Value	TreeName	Foliage Effect	Cost/ Square	Cost Effective
7060	7	Tall Grass	40	$300	13.3
7058	3	Umbrella Thorn Tree	24	$840	2.9


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ID	Value	RockName	Size X	Size Y	Rock	Rock Effect	Purchase Cost	Cost Effective
9206	2	Small Rock	1	1	Yes	8	$55	14.5
9205	2	Medium Rock	1	1	Yes	8	$75	10.7
9200	4	Large Rock	2	2	Yes	4	$150	2.7


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Shelter ID	Shelter Name	Shelter Value	Shelter Effect	Purchase Cost	Capacity	Requires Research
8106	Large Lean-to	26	11	$650	6	Yes
8112	Large Wood Shelter	22	7	$325	6	Yes
8105	Lean-to	22	7	$450	4
8109	Large Concrete Shelter	22	7	$225	6	Yes
8104	Small Lean-to	20	5	$250	2
8111	Wood Shelter	20	5	$225	4
8108	Concrete Shelter	20	5	$175	4
8107	Small Concrete Shelter	17	2	$125	2
8110	Small Wood Shelter	17	2	$175	2


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ToyID	ToyName	ToyValue	PurchaseCost
	none


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ReproductionChance:	High	SickChance:	12
ReproductionInterval(months):	4	SickChange:	-20
HappyReproduceThreshold:	90	DeathChance:	10
Offspring:	1	TimeDeath(months):	12
BabyToAdult(months):	3


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Compatible Animals		Prey Animals
Thomsons Gazelle	8	KeeperFoodType:	Hay
Giraffe	8	none
Hippopotamus	8
Common Wildebeest	8
African Buffalo	8


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