Zebra, Hartmann’s

The hunt for Hartmann's Zebra can offer many challenges in the hilly terrain in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

Hartmann's Zebra was originally concentrated in the western parts of Namibia. Both the Cape Mountain Zebra, the Hartmann 's Zebra and Burchell's Zebra, are currently available in large numbers at some of Side By Side Safaris nearby hunting concessions.

Hartmann's zebra and Cape Mountain Zebra are quite similar, however, the Cape Mountain Zebra is a bit smaller than its relative the Hartmann 's Zebra. Hartmann 's Zebra prefer areas of sand and desert, whereas the Cape Mountain Zebra, hence its name, prefer mountainous areas.

The big difference in Hartmann's Zebra and Burchell's Zebra is the missing shadow-stripes of Hartmann 's Zebra. In addition, Hartmann 's Zebra has a distinctive white belly, while the stripes go all the way around the body of a Burchell's Zebra.

All zebra species are grass-eaters and are highly dependent on daily access to water.
Trophy wise, an old female zebra is at least as great a trophy, as an old zebra stallion. Often the skin from a zebra female is the best looking, as an old stallion often can be very scarred after fighting with other males.

To hunt Hartmann 's Zebra, a calibre .270 will be minimum, as this is a strong wild species which can easily weigh up to 300 kg. Larger and heavier calibres will be suitable for this wild species. The well-known calibre .375 H&H will be a very good choice, which clearly can be recommended for this animal.

Facts

• NAME: HARTMANN´S ZEBRA

• SCIENTIFIC NAME: EQUUS ZEBRA HARTMANNAE

• WEIGHT MALE: 313 KG

• WEIGHT FEMALE: 302 KG

• SHOULDER HEIGHT MALE: 136 CM

• SHOULDER HEIGHT FEMALE: 134 CM

• MATING SEASON: THROUGHOUT THE YEAR