Hartmann's mountain zebra prefer to live in small groups ranging from as little as 3 individuals to as many as 12. They are the only zebra that has a dewlap, a loose piece of skin hanging from their throat.
Mountain zebra are crepuscular, meaning that they are most active at dusk and dawn. They can be found grazing and resting during daylight hours and their night vision is thought to be as good as an owl’s. They are agile climbers with hard pointed hooves and are able to live in arid conditions and steep mountainous country.
Hartmann's mountain zebras rarely lie down to rest, but will sleep on their feet with their heads hanging low and ears dropped. There is almost always one member of the herd alert who will alarm others if danger approaches.
