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What do zebras eat?

What do zebras eat?
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Zebras feed primarily on grass and other herbaceous plants. They are herbivores and usually feed on a variety of grasses, young leaves and other low plants. In the grasslands and open areas where they naturally grow, zebras can obtain nutrients by gnawing on a variety of forages. Grasses are

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    Zebras feed primarily on grass and other herbaceous plants. They are herbivores and usually feed on a variety of grasses, young leaves and other low plants. In the grasslands and open areas where they naturally grow, zebras can obtain nutrients by gnawing on a variety of forages. Grasses are often rich in fiber and vitamins, providing energy and other nutrients that zebras need. Therefore, the zebra's food habit is mainly herbs.

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